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• Re: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:28:45 -0500
  ...Prestone Orange because it's 1/2 the price, available anywhere, Phosphate free, reasonably fresh, and I don't have to drive 100 mile...
• Re: Sierra Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 16:42:39 -0700
  ...It relies on propylene glycol instead of ethyene glycol, and is phosphate-free. The PG has a slightly higher viscosity, and feels more "lubricious...
• Re: Adding Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 18:36:14 -0500
  i prefer to use prestone 5/150 dexcool phosphate free. someone may disagree but 6 years and no problems! if your level is going...
• Re: Phosphate free coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 08:32:45 -0600
  http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare Won't hurt to change it and the evidence is pretty much in that green is mean in these...
• Vanagon 89 Auto Carat Heating Up
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 11:17:07 -0400
  ...Do I need a radiator flush? New radiator? Different Coolant? (It has the phosphate free stuff in it now) New Heads? (The van has...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:14:52 -0400
  ...snip: >Dex-col is a organic based coolant which makes it >phosphate free and it will not corrode the heads on a >vanagon. > snip:
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:38:45 -0500
  ...Back in the 80s and early 90s, getting phosphate free antifreeze could be tricky. Today all modern engines have aluminum components (heads, block, or...
• Types of Coolant
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 19:17:12 -0600
  I've read and the manuals all seem to require that the coolant added to a vanagon engine be phosphate free with the suggestion...
• Re: coolant question
  Historical mailing list - ~K~
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 14:20:08 -0400
  ...Didn't mention anything about Phosphate free. Am i missing something? Should i bother going to a VW dealship (yuck) and getting some coolant...
• Re: Vanagon was here
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 07:17:58 -0600
  Spray some water, sprinkle TSP (trisodium phosphate) onto water, enough to form a paste, brush vigorously with a stiff brush, wait 30 min, hose...
• Re: Fwd: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 13:00:27 -0600 (CST)
  ...But it's NOT Phosphate Free. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn.edu> U of MN Med School Admin 6-5379 Home St. Paul...
• FS. '84 Westy,Wolfsburg Edition in S.E.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 15:34:51 -0500
  ...done but neither are there any signs that they need it. Phosphate free antifreeze has always been used. Camping equipment is all functional, in...
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:58:44 -0700
  ...G12 Coolant > "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> said: > >> I thought all phosphate-free coolant was OK to use? > > I think more important than anything...
• Re: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 17:58:22 -0600
  ...It is phosphate free. I've been running it 5 years and so far no problem. But, I change the coolant every 24 months...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:33:13 -0700
  ...I researched it as well as I could when I first > needed > to flush my westy's cooling system and non-phosphates coolants became...
• Re: Fold-a-Carrier for Westy gray water
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:26:24 -0400
  In NC, phosphates (in detergents and soaps) were banned about 8 years ago when our rivers became choked with run-away plant live, and...
• Re: HEPU
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:45:28 EDT
  ...Makes good phosphate free antifreeze, waterpumps, etc. I sell there stuff as it is supplied by one of my suppliers. See my _Vanagon Items...
• Re: Headlight grill.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:01:47 -0600
  ...Also, not to be forgotten, these tubs offer leak proof storage for all that Non phosphate free antifreeze you need to carry because your...
• Re: Washer fluid and coolant-Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 21:59:42 -0600
  ...On the topic of Coolant I ended up using Havoline extended life Phosphate/Silcate free 5yr/150,000 mile antifreeze. Supposedly GM using it...
• Re: Waterwetter
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 07:56:37 -0800
  ...Re; Da Pink Stuff > > I run Prestone's green Low-Tox, phosphate-free stuff, which is ozone and > animal friendly (at least more so...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: �87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:34:28 -0400
  ...poll, the finding were that where ethylene glycol wasoriginlly used, the phosphate free stuff caused problems in the cooling system, by allegidly causing leaks...
• Vanagon Check List - what to bring
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:36:29 -0500
  ...specific tools, clamps, tape (both electric and duct), wire, oil, phosphate-free coolant, fuses, etc. - Spare water pump? Tire plug kit, Bentley Manual, your...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 08:52:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...And I've already put in Prestone brand coolant (without the required tilting procedures, etc.) The container doesn't indicate if it is phosphate...
• Re: looking at a Vanagon In Topeka, KS w/ auto trans problems
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:28:50 -0700
  ...heh I keep hearing people talk about this but the latest Prestone� 50/50 Ready-to-Use Extended Life is phosphate, borate, slicate free...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 18:37:48 -0700
  ...non-phosphate e-glycol is spec. That's it, that's all of it, it's just very easy to say. To do it...
• Fwd: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:44:34 -0500
  ...My understanding is that the most important question is, "Is it phosphate > free?" mcneely > > ---- Alfred Bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Hi all Vanagonians, > > > > Is...
• Re: [Re: Vanagon GL: Sorry...Newbie Questions]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:54:03 MDT
  ...And for the coolant I use the Sierra phosphate free anti freeze. May the VW God's be with you. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL ____________________________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 02:22:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...So anyway, we are >obviously talking about different Phosphate-Free products from >Prestone.As well the parts counter help reiterated the warning as I...
• Re: Fold-a-Carrier for Westy gray water
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita Nichols
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:09:28 -0400
  Bill Johnson wrote: > > Gray water is full of phosphates and good for the environment. > It makes the grass greener and taller. Grey water can...
• Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 14:05:35 -0700
  ...good for five years or 50,000 miles > and > > $8/gal. Phosphate free as required by VW. Your choice. > > > > I think there is also...
• Re: VW antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:28:16 -0600
  ...anyone know if the color represents the presence or absence of <phosphates, amines, bromides ,silicates,propylene or etheylene glycol? <I am inclined to think...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:30:33 -0500
  ...Any Phosphate free favorites that > everyone likes ? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster...
• antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 13:43:48 -0800 (PST)
  ...I had to add some a/f today, and I used the Sierra brand, phosphate free stuff. It is a tealish-blue color. Is...
• Re: Eastcoast roadtrip contacts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:45:37 -0400
  ...or VW and pick up at least 2 gallons > of the phosphate free coolant and any pieces parts > you think might help alleviate any...
• F.S. soon, nice low mileage 1.9l Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:15:21 -0500
  ...As far as I know has always had phosphate free antifreeze. Engine and transmission have never been worked on. Engine purrs and pulls strongly...
• Re: flush kit woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 22:17:04 PST
  ...Tech 2000 antifreeze has the same chemical composition as >the >"phosphate-free" Pr#st*n# brand. > Is that good or bad? ken
• Re: Propylene Glycol as Food Additive??? Was: Winterize Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:23:07 -0500
  ...RV stuff in the cooling system either, even if it is phosphate free!) Excuse me, but I don't think anyone wants to ingest...
• Re: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 18:17:43 -0600
  ...Prestone Orange because it's 1/2 the price, available >> anywhere, Phosphate free, reasonably fresh, and I don't have to drive >> 100 mile...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:40:29 -0400
  ...Westy?< When I called GoWesty with this question a few years ago they recommended Sierra (green, phosphate free and readily available). Markus '87 Westy
• Re: Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 23:27:17 -0500
  ...Mixing green and pink coolant Anyone knows if it is OK to mix the green and the pink coolant? Prestone makes a phosphate free...
• Re: Adding Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 21:36:09 -0800
  ...What is your preferred brand of Phosphate Free Coolant for the 2.1 WBX? Also, our '87 is running great, just changed oil and...
• Re: 'extended life' coolants
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 07:28:18 -0400
  ...on >the bottle that it is Dex-Cool compatable, & silicate and phosphate free. >(~ $8/gal @ Pep Boys). It's a vile, bile yellow color...
• Re: Pop Top Seal For Sale / Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:39:08 -0700
  ...I relize that it must be phosphate free in > order to NOT damage the aluminum heads. > > C.F. > > === > Volkswagen Owners! Your official Parts Locating...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:51:49 +0000
  ...However what about the regular changing of Phosphate-free coolant? Pulling the radiator is not something the regular Vanagon owner can do as maintenance...
• '84 problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 21:46:41 -0500
  ...I brought along a condensed version of information about coolants and phosphate gleaned from this list and the archives. The coolant hadn't been...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 20:49:19 -0600
  ...The problem is the phosphate coolant we use rather than the not so common phosphate free coolant recommended by VW. Rebuilt head have been...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:28:42 -0500
  ...Our coolant is also phosphate free." > > On 4/1/2012 5:43 AM, Hector Zapata wrote: > > http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/car-care/waterless...
• Fw: Cleaning my Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 22:42:02 -0500
  ...owners :>) Anyways, it contains sodium hypochlorite, potassium bromide, potassium permanganate, sodium phosphate and sodium lauryl sulphate (yum!). It comes in powder form, mixes well...
• Re: Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 5 May 1999 08:14:33 -0400
  ...It says Phosphate free, so I hope that is good enough. Michael Townsend >Is anyone on the list actually using it? > >Brent Christensen >'89...
• WasserBoxer fish farm (F)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:36:02 -0800
  ...Wasserboxer cooling system? Do they prefer ethylene or propolene based >coolant (phosphate-free is a given, of course) or should I stick to the...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 18:41:10 -0700 (PDT)
  So SkiDooer@aol.com says: > Good point on changing the antifreeze frequently....I changed mine about > every 2.5 years using phosphate-free and...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 00:41:23 -0400
  ...but I'm now using non-phosphate EG green stuff). Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:54:59 -0800
  ...prestone extended life - phosphate free (orange stuff) Altitude: sea level (got better mileage living in Wyoming (@ 7,500 ft)) Climate: high 30's to...
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:29:01 -0800
  ...Jon > > A) Using proper, phosphate free antifreeze with distilled(not tap) water. > B) Changing out the antifreeze regularly. > C) Fixing any head problems (pits...
• OK, I admit it.....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sat, 22 May 1999 22:04:36 -0500
  ...bar, new fuel lines, syn thetic oil and tranny lube, non-phosphate flush and fill for the cooling system, new belts, recharged AC, yada...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:04:50 CDT
  ...just as long as you tighten the head bolts and >> use phosphate-free antifreeze and keep them the hell away from dealers! :) > > Huh? I...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:50:45 PDT
  ...Both are best for >Vanagons anyway, ethylene glycol based, no phosphates, and utilize a >totally new anticorrosion chemistry that doesn't break down to...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 06:44:05 -0600
  ...it probably isn't true! VW saying that antifreeze with no phosphates is needed to prevent corrosion is logical. The long-life Prestone and...
• resent to the list..
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:43:18 -0400
  ...with a good brand of non phosphate coolant.... I guess... or don't drive... Actually I'm going sailing south but this also relates...
• Re: engine rpms, how fast should a 1.9L go?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 21:25:02 -0600
  ...diff -----no problems barely uses oil... -----all original FI w/ Prestone phosphate free antifreeze ----3 electrode Bosch plugs....not sure of number (I'll...