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• Blue goo question
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Fri, 3 Mar 95 09:32:28 EST
  ...I bought some phosphate free >anti-freeze from the VW dealer (3 gallons) with the intention of >flushing and replacing my fluid. I was...
• Re: Types of Coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:00:37 -0600
  ...to require that the coolant added to > a vanagon engine be phosphate free with the suggestion that it be > purchased from a VW dealer...
• Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 8:10:49 EDT
  ...Also, when the coolant is drained, do you just let it drain onto your driveway and into the environment? I know about using phosphate...
• Coolant and int. lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:00:33 -0600
  ...Is this the phosphate-free I've been reading about? I also have a problem with the interior lights. The van is a Carat...
• Re: LEAK!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:37:02 -0400
  ...VW has always wanted phosphate free and ours always has contained it until dex-cool. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip" <flytrap@INTERCOM.NET> To...
• glycol chemistry
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 16:27:47 -0800
  ...The label absolutely >> does say phosphate free. >> >> Now I'll ask the chemists on the list. Isn't the only purpose of the ethelyne...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 11:26:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: WasserBoxer fish farm (F)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 01:30:49 +0100
  ...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: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 02:17:15 EDT
  ...just a thought << Your mix is different but so are your components - our phosphate free coolant that we mix with water is not 100...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:28:27 -0800
  ...dishwashing_products/Cascade_Gel_Phosphate_Free.pdf I don't see a detergent listed in the msds of phosphate free gel, has it other...
• Re: another coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:54:51 -0400
  ...Any antifreeze that is Phosphate free (which is pretty much all of them now) will work fine. However there are folks that insist on...
• Re: heads
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:11:00 -0800
  ...Are you still around? > > This is a syncro, the PO had had phosphate full antifreeze it in, > which I am going to grumble about...
• Head gaskets and Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:34:05 -0600
  ...Is that unwise? I don't know if I was using phosphate free antifreeze or not. It was Canadian Tire's top of the...
• Re: anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:12:05 -0700
  ...Radiator coolant, Prestone has some phosphate free orange stuff. What's the opinions of you folks out there. regards. clarence 1990 multi pinehurst, nc.
• Need coolant
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:03:40 -0700
  ...I have one (1) bottle of real German coolant ("Pentosin Lifetime Antifreeze, phosphate and silicate free.") Which I'd just as soon not use...
• Re: anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 05:59:02 EDT
  In a message dated 9/11/2003 4:21:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Prestone has some phosphate free...
• Re: Vanagon Check List - what to bring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:47:29 -0800
  ...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: Replacing Engine System Fluids
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 16:53:04 -0800
  ...DOT 4 Oil I like 20W50 Coolant 70/30 phosphate free to distilled 60/40 or 50/50 is OK Top off Freon and...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 18:48:47 -0600
  ...running a copper > radiator with the aluminum engine and/or the phosphate free coolant > ? Copper or brass radiators are not as efficient as aluminum...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion: It CAN be done...
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:32:22 -0500
  ...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: Antifreeze Experiment
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:26:48 -0500
  ...Prestone 5/150 in my bus, and Zerex 5/100 (not phosphate free) in my > Dodge cargo van. I was curious if my tester...
• blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:00:17 -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: flush the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 00:51:31 EDT
  ...thanks for all the fascinating info about coolants! > >I acquired Prestone phosphate-free long-life at Pep Boys (Wal-Mart was >out, and PB...
• Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 22 May 1999 12:02:02 -0700
  ...Texaco DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:55:49 -0700
  ...I think the problems with the green phosphate coolant is the result of people who drive with a headgasket leak and this will do...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 10:51:05 -0600
  ...If I am reading you posts accurately, you are suggesting using any type of antifreeze (with or without phosphates) coupled with pure water, and...
• Re: 'extended life' coolants
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Sep 96 07:20:42 CDT
  ...on >the bottle that it is Dex-Cool compatable, & silicate and phosphate free. one thing for everyone to be wary of: READ THE LABELS...
• FS 85 Vanagon GL N. California
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steele
  Mon, 05 May 1997 23:19:53 -0700
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• Re: How many does it take to.....
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 12:35:59 -0600
  ...coolant prior to replacing it with distilled, non-ionized water and phosphate-free coolant? If so, does this bulb have to be changed as...
• Re: 91 GL problems
  Historical mailing list - Neil Curri
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:30:42 -0500
  ...and so safe a dog could drink it - and that its > phosphate free - but I have no real knowledge of their claims - though > I...
• Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Aileen Boyd
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:10:29 -0400
  ...Should we go with a thicker oil? What do others with similar vehicles use? Also, can green coolant be phosphate-free? People rant and...
• Re: NOT SMART of me, BUT...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:41:22 -0700
  ...though some people will make a Huge Fuss over 'eet MUST be zee phosphate free stuff !!!! ' ... just be aware of that factor. And parts...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 10:23:23 PDT
  ...was very very very strongly against using anything but their own phosphate- >>free coolant (properly co$tly, thank you very much!). overly caustious? >>they...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:36:14 -0700
  ...I know this has been discussed in the > past, and that it is important to use phosphate-free coolant with > distilled water. But I...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:36:13 -0400
  ...Aisian cars want extra. >> > >> > For the ideal coolant consider the latest stuff used in Diesel trucks. >> > "Final Charge" in the latest version is phosphate...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:26:57 -0500 (CDT)
  ...ONLY the result of the coolant being non-vw or containing phosphates. i don't KNOW what causes any of it, but based on...
• Re: anitfreeze
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Aug 94 08:56:10 CDT
  On Fri, 26 Aug 94 08:30:27 CDT Gerald Skerbitz said: >three brands, and two of them were phosphate free, Alpine and some...
• Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 18:30:15 -0700
  ...84 Vanagon (gas engine) I just changed the coolant to a Prestone non-phosphate "looks like orange syrup" coolant. It looked pretty appetizing ;-) Anyway...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:54:03 EST
  ...three reasons I like to use the Wal-Mart stuff: 1. Phosphate Free 2. Cheap 3. Readily available in any city around the country...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:38:03 -0500
  ...I use Zerex Long-life coolant, which > > is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate free > > coolant is available from...
• price check on 85 westie
  Historical mailing list - stephen davis
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 19:39:48 -0400
  ...It had phosphate (sp?)in it. The overflow tank was full to the right place and the oil was clean. The interior is very...
• Re: Repost: Head talk
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 1995 10:40:30 -0400
  ...VW says to use their phosphate-free. Some think it's aggravated by not changing coolant every couple years 3. Cause? Others think that...
• 85 Vanagon GL FS N. California
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 21:13:10 +0000
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• Front brake noise of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 10:49:06 EDT
  ...2 gallons of coolant and charge for $10 (most likely not phosphate free coolant). I therefore suspect that he was not using the right...
• Re: morons (red coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:02:37 -0400
  ...morons (red coolant) Ken- ive been using the US counterpart that is silicate and phosphate free- the orange prestone of havoline for 4 year...
• Re: changing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 07:41:43 -0600
  50 bucks at my mechanic and he used phosphate free green stuff safe for aluminum engines. Just do it once a year. Maybe it...
• Re: Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:19:11 -0500
  ...engine: - Change coolant every year using distilled water and phosphate-free anti-freeze; haven't decided yet whether to standardize on Autobahn anti-freeze...
• Re: New battery chemistries to watch for
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:16:56 -0700
  The chemistry in these batteries are Lithium-Phosphate. Laptops, Cellphones and other electronics have Lithium-Polymer cells or similar. Lithium-Polymer is an unstable...
• FS: 85 GL N. Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Sat, 17 May 1997 06:19:27 +0000
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• FS 85 Vanagon N. California
  Historical mailing list - Rob Steele
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 10:24:30 +0000
  ...Last November, I did a top end rebuild complete with rebuilt RIMCO heads, new rings, complete gaskets and seals, clutch disc, throwout bearing, phosphate...
• Coolant and Oil - which types ?
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 12:01:32 -0600
  ...Can I use Prestone ? It appears to be phosphate free, but again I'd like to hear everyone's opinion on what I should...
• Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:09:45 -0800
  ...A) Using proper, phosphate free antifreeze with distilled(not tap) water. B) Changing out the antifreeze regularly. C) Fixing any head problems (pits) that...
• Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:28:34 -0700
  ...good for five years or 50,000 miles and $8/gal. Phosphate free as required by VW. Your choice. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program...
• Re: Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:13:27 -0800
  ...Sorin Bejenaru wrote: > > Anyone knows if it is OK to mix the green and the pink coolant? Prestone > makes a phosphate free coolant that...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon Now tricks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:40:13 -0800
  ...Now I use the new technology Dexcool, which is still glycol based, phosphate free and doesn't produce acids at all for at least...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:09:06 -0700
  ...5,000 miles OIL FILTER:(Mann) COOLANT: (Texaco/Halvoline Dex-Cool - phosphate-free, ethylene glycol based) When I bought it, it had green Prestone...
• Re: Fold-a-Carrier for Westy gray water
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:29:04 -0500
  Gray water is full of phosphates and good for the environment. It makes the grass greener and taller. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Frisbee...
• Subject: Fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:17:42 -0800
  ...Might as well add some sodium phosphate to the antifreeze and bake well. gary Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:09:56 -0600 From...
• Re: Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 14:47:55 -0400
  ...It also states that is free from phosphates and silicates. Thanks, George '85 Westfalia
• Re: Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:40:28 -0400
  ...Interesting . . . > > > > That is the first negative comment about the Prestone Orange Phosphate Free > > that I have heard. Do you have any information, because I...