Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 18+: 60 results shown for Antifreeze.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:46:18 -0700
  ...I also carry an old antifreeze jug full of water for if I spring a hose leak and must re-fill....usually have some...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:04:50 CDT
  ...long as you tighten the head bolts and >> use phosphate-free antifreeze and keep them the hell away from dealers! :) > > Huh? I remember the...
• Re: Cooling Problems
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 06 Dec 1996 15:20:33 -0800
  ...When it cools, antifreeze from the overflow will be drawn in. Over two or three such trips, your coolant overflow level should no longer...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 06:44:05 -0600
  ...this himself? > Because it probably isn't true! VW saying that antifreeze with no phosphates is needed to prevent corrosion is logical. The long...
• Subject: Oil cooler removal questions
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 15:48:56 -0800
  ...o ring<when I >pull the cooler off, will it puke antifreeze >all over? If you have to remove the hoses, then yes. And...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:10:19 -0500
  ...Pulled the hose > from the overflow to the expansion and noticed some blue antifreeze drip > out. When I lowered the hose I left about...
• Re: bleed valve
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:14:06 -0400
  ...I added the new antifreeze and then the water. But the system would not hold the last 4 quarts of water. Does that mean...
• Re: Extraordinarily bad engines
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 13:15:34 EST
  ...no let's not start that again!) They ran the Autobaun antifreeze and everything else VW recommended since the dealer was the only person...
• Re: engine rpms, how fast should a 1.9L go?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 21:25:02 -0600
  ...problems barely uses oil... -----all original FI w/ Prestone phosphate free antifreeze ----3 electrode Bosch plugs....not sure of number (I'll have to...
• Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 8 May 2003 14:29:31 -0700
  ...Get a filler spout for an antifreeze jug with the 'twist to open' on/off valve built right in, for a buck at any...
• antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:45:55 -0700
  Eric Zeno wrote: > The only reason these are in todays engines > is, that access is needed when making the block to get the casting...
• Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:50:14 -0800
  I am using the prestone extended life phosphate-free, slica free http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php available every where in pre-mixed...
• Re: Diesel na is breathing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:37:25 -0500
  ...Big Diesel maintenance includes oil testing and one of the things they look for is antifreeze as PPM become a problem. The air filter...
• Leaking head hell..
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 10:38:11 -0500
  ...The store there had Bar's Leaks, so I put two small bottles into the engine, along with more antifreeze. Idle testing showed no...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 May 2013 22:19:39 -0400
  ...Does this sound = >>> like the right kind of antifreeze? Is the pink VW antifreeze that I = >>> use on my Tdi ( G12) suitable for use...
• Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:57:05 -0700
  ...I clearly specified that the replacement antifreeze must be Volkswagen brand only (in the past, I've had shops use 'house brand' coolants - i...
• Re: [Q] coolant light blinking/heating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Fri, 9 May 2003 14:12:58 -0400
  ...Problem eventually proved to be that the antifreeze was not 50:50 mix, I had added straight antifreeze a couple times to top off...
• Wayward coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 01:05:50 -0500
  ...this steam coming from under the van and simultaneously get the antifreeze smell. Decided to deal with itin AM Come to find out that...
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:05:34 -0400
  ...G12 Coolant > > > > G12 is VW OEM antifreeze, the successor to G11 which was used from the > > beginning of time to 1997. I don't...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:13:40 -0600
  However I had a Vanagon set on the road to ruin by a daughter who added water and then antifreeze in an approximate 50...
• Re: NPG+ waterless coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:27:02 -0400
  ...NPG+ waterless coolant? Hi Karl, "Higher compression and power" FROM AN ANTIFREEZE? I think that's a bit of a stretch. Claims like that...
• Re: Gender and names (was Fryeday on Sunday) from the digester..
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:20:37 -0500
  PLEASE! As per your own quote "..He is also quite fond of the antifreeze mix". Remember this is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and is...
• Water pump cross over pipe
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:06:22 -0400
  ...to hold it in place but just treating the gasket with antifreeze is all that’s required silicon technically isn’t necessary. Do y...
• Engine rebuild - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:10:27 -0500
  ...New belts have been put on, and antifreeze replaced but the mechanic says the engine runs rough às a cobb. What should I test...
• 90 Carat overheating
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 20:35:31 -0700
  ...Has not been eating antifreeze. Runs strong, but when warmed up seems like turbo lag on acceleration; i.e., slow response from low revs...
• 83.5 won't start - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Sharon & Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 17:13:17 -0500
  ...Tank is half full, gasline antifreeze used at last fill up, air and fuel filters were replaced in august, afm removed and tested yesterday...
• Re: Waterless coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:53:54 -0500
  ...While the addition of antifreeze lowers the freeze point and raises the boiling point this does reduce the ability to absorb heat. Also if...
• Re: Coolant Drain and replace
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 03:46:07 -0800
  So we should start a rumor that Wal-mart is accepting used antifreeze, motor oil and polyester slacks as part of their new neighborhood...
• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 25 May 2004 23:34:17 -0700
  Dennis wrote: Excess pressure will blow hoses long before a freeze out plug. Don't count on it. After a good mechanic (but not...
• Re: leaking vanagon on ebay
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 13:49:45 -0800
  ...My reply was, "next time don't wash it with oil and antifreeze, it lowers the resale value!" ;) dylan ----- Original Message ---- From: Mike Riley...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:08:24 -0400
  Any of the Diesel rated antifreeze products have wetting agents to reduce cylinder liner cavitation erosion. "Water Wetter" not needed. Even the Zerex G0...
• Re: HELP: I'm Over heating after turning off for 2 minutes
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 19:43:34 -0400
  ...See 1/ 3/ Water only or otherwise incorect antifreeze mix. Water and antifreeze has a higher boiling point that water alone. 4/ Not enough...
• Re: Coolant Preference
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:38:50 -0500
  ...drive home, I did want to take along a gallon of antifreeze. I also didn't want to get the wrong stuff, so I...
• Here's a "good one" FS '84 Wolfsburg Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 19:18:42 EST
  ...Heads or head gaskets have not been done but neither are there any signs that they need it.� Phosphate free antifreeze has always been...
• Re: does antifreeze degrade over time?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 17:59:36 -0700
  On 11/11/04 5:31 PM, "Jeff Palmer" <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Subject says it all - I have two bottles of VW coolant...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 11:01:02 -0700
  re I guess it doesn't really make any difference which antifreeze you use, so > long as you actually use the stuff. > I consider...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:34:54 -0700
  ...Wonder if someone intentionally did it? Kid says he > > topeed off antifreeze w/a pre-mix I sent with him, but did not touch...
• Re: Coolant color It's Friday!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:29:27 -0400
  ...so, only drink pure antifreeze?... I wouldn't drink antifreeze of any sort, though propylene glycol is claimed to be non-toxic. The point...
• Re: yearly miledge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 10 May 2010 12:28:40 -0600
  ...tirepressure 53 rear, 43 front, oil-Mobil 1 15-50 synthetic, antifreeze-phosphate free, blah blab blah > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon...
• 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 12:57:41 -0400
  ...While I'm at it, is there another brand, other than VW, of antifreeze that is phosphate free? Thank you all very much. Hotch...
• Re: Is a Bentley worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:05:23 -0400
  > Also got 2 gallons of VW antifreeze at the dealer. $40 with tax. Ouch! 3 would have been better. The Vanagon system holds 18...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 17:11:30 -0800
  > > > > > > << What is the rationale for distilled water. >> > > > > The cooling system requires deionized water. > > > > Also, deionized H2O is offered by antifreeze manufacturers at inflated prices...
• Re: Leaking thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 8 May 2002 11:53:57 -0400
  ...marvel at my '85 Vanagon GL, and noticed a very small antifreeze puddle...It's leaking around the thermostat housing/waterpump seam, blowing down...
• Re: Unusual Achilles heel discovered...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:16:40 -0500
  ...me- the (PVC?) conduit that >under my van that carries the antifreeze back to the engine developed a slow >leak up front after I...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:49:27 -0800
  ...So can the undiluted antifreeze. Yes, antifreeze > needs to mix water for at least a 70-30 mix or it can become a slushy...
• Re: T/S blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:59:18 EST
  ...Sometimes the red blinking >light >is on, sometimes it goes away. >When I turn the heat on, there is a slight smell of antifreeze...
• Re: Leaky Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:55:53 -0600
  ...My front heater valve is leaking again. (dripping antifreeze on to the spare tire/ground). Replaced it last year shortly after I bought the...
• Fox head torque question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:12:14 -0700
  ...that fixed, and then this thing started eating up all my antifreeze. I first want to check the torque on the head gasket to...
• Re: Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 4 May 1999 18:17:31 -0700
  ...BTW he had some real horror stories about recent Audis with a strange new antifreeze that cannot be mixed with ANYTHING. Audi had to...
• Re: Heat in an air-cooled Syncro (long, boring, self-involved)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 May 2000 19:08:53 -0400
  ...ISTM that using heat exchangers on the exhaust and using either air or water/antifreeze as a working fluid would be the way to...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:42:42 -0700
  Not only cools better but freezes at a lower temp than pure antifreeze. Using distilled water seems kind of silly. It would be contaminated...
• Re: Please help with passat - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:26:23 -0700
  ...When the engine is at temp, antifreeze fog comes in through all the heater ducts. I've got the entire dash out, but I...
• Abuse by a member?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:18:09 -0800
  ...Now back to our regularly scheduled political programming and tires, batteries, wiring, antifreeze vanagon syndrome, diesel conversions, camping stoves calendars camping locations campouts and...
• Re: Q Re: bleeding thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 03:13:57 -0700
  ...I bled the van - worked fine for the rear >>heater bleeder and the front radiator bleeder, but couldn't get any >>antifreeze to bleed...
• Re: 87 Vanagon- Antifreeze smell
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 00:07:10 -0400
  In a message dated 96-10-24 00:54:11 EDT, TStone8359@aol.com writes: << A Rabbit heater core can be used in a...
• Re: Antifreeze question
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:38:56 -0800
  Doug Alcock wrote: > > It's my understanding that we are only supposed to use a 50-50 water to coolant > mix in our Wasserboxers...
• Re: Diesel Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 23:22:49 +1200
  ...so I'm a little >ignorant on these things. White smoke: antifreeze burning. Head-off time. Blown gasket or head crack to waterpassage. Blue...
• Ooooo......small blue puddle !
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:03:34 EST
  About 10 days ago I changed out my antifreeze in my '84 Westy. Got rid of the Sierra after 18 months and put in...
• Re: Temp gauge or heating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:31:46 -0800
  ...There is no antifreeze smell. This is an 82 Westy with a 1.9 TD. Anyone give me some help on this?
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:32:57 -0800
  ...Again, you must drain ALL antifreeze out of the system to use it. It is "waterglass" aka Sodium Silicate. I'd imagine it would...