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Re: Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:45:29 -0800
...but what kind of Antifreeze should I >use???? Thanks in advance! > >Jason >85GL
antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:18:59 -0500
I've seen this new Prestone stuff on the shelf and it says it can be added to any other antifreeze on the front...
Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and more--
Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:14:50 EDT
...Does Prestone� Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
Re: About coolant
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:48:42 -0700
...The purpose of antifreeze is to prevent freezing and to prevent boilover. It raises the boiling point to 230 degrees (or so) and lowers...
Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:08:55 -0500 (EST)
...Magee) writes: > Bill Collins wrote: > > > > I have solved my problem about what kind of antifreeze to use in my '84 > > Vanagon. I found out...
Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:55:51 -0500
It has the wrong (green) antifreeze so I want to flush it and replace with the blue. Now, is this really true? I'm...
Antifreeze ?'s
Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
Wed, 10 Feb 1999 23:38:09 -0600
I seem to be missing the boat on antifreeze. First why Ehtylene Glycol? Is it because of toxicity or the lack there of? Second...
ANTIFREEZE Question
Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:00:55 -0700
Just finished the rebuild and seem to recall that there is a certain type of antifreeze I do not want to protect my new...
Re: it will actually freeze
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 10:17:59 -0700
...The fact that antifreeze when frozen will not expand like water means less chance of damage to your vehicle, but frozen antifreeze will still...
Re: Antifreeze in combustion chamber...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:47:30 -0500
Are you sure it is antifreeze? May also be water vapor which is normal. Particularly on a cool engine and exhaust. The little green...
RE: 87 Vanagon- Antifreeze smell
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Wed, 23 Oct 96 16:38:08 UT
...87 Vanagon- Antifreeze smell Hello to all- Every time I use the rear auxiliary heater (under the rear bench seat) in my van, I...
Re: Another way to drain coolant
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:06:50 -0700
...cdphe.state.co.us/hm/hhw/howto/antifreeze.htm> "California law restricts disposal of used antifreeze in landfills, through storm drains, and into sewage...
Re: milky white antifreeze since adding bar's leaks
Historical mailing list - Greg S
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:11:19 -0500
I should note that I added the bar's leak to the non presurized coolant bottle where I normally add antifreeze. On Thu, Jan...
Re: Oil & Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:44:15 -0700
...Oil & Antifreeze > I'm hearing from a lot of people on the list about different types of > motor oil to run in my vanagon...
Re: Things to put under the driver's seat
Historical mailing list - don spence
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 11:27:34 -0600
HUH??? On Friday, August 13, 2004, at 12:37 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Dear Jeff, > > Why do you carry antifreeze within the confines...
Head gaskets and Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:34:05 -0600
...They began to leak at about 60,000 but I just added antifreeze. From what I am hearing I could have had VW replace...
Re: Prestone Antifreeze - dex cool
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:29:59 -0600
...A least four of you have responded saying that they have used dex-cool type antifreeze with no problems. Has anyone had problems or...
Re: How to find out if engine was cooked?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:58:31 -0400
Take an antifreeze tester with you. If the antifreeze is somewhat less than 50 percent, susjpect a head gasket leak. When a head gasket...
phosphates in Prestone
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Fri, 17 Apr 1998 17:20:01 -0500
...Does Prestone antifreeze/coolant contain phosphates? A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
Re: Antifreeze smell in the Vanagon (Sorta)
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:06:57 -0400
...2009/10/24, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@verizon.net>: > Hi all > Well about a month ago I kept getting this strong smell of antifreeze > in...
85 Rear Heater Questions
Historical mailing list - Betsy Webb
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 13:38:21 -0400
...Turned the rear heater fan on last night and was soon greated by the smell of antifreeze. Today I removed the covering from the...
Alpine (TM) antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:13:00 CST6CDT
following in Gerry's footsteps, i bought some "Alpine" brand antifreeze at Target today... the bottle lists ingredients and a phosphate compound isn't...
Re: antifreeze leak?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:52:47 -0500
...I have always used the blue VW > antifreeze since 1985. The mileage is 190000 km (~120000 miles). > Does anyone know where the antifreeze is...
ANTIFREEZE - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
Historical mailing list - PB
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:39:08 -0700
Need to know if there is any antifreeze I can use that is readily available in a local parts store. Need it NOW. Local...
Re: antifreeze and stop leak
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 12:29:47 -0300
...I had green antifreeze initially. > Added some stop leak. The leak stopped. Later on, I > changed to the green antifreeze (phosphate free). Within a...
Re: antifreeze leak in cold weather
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:09:20 -0800
...I can't see anything > dripping from under the van, but the antifreeze melted the snow and ice > under it. The antifreeze is good...
Re: Orange antifreeze?
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 26 Dec 1999 23:53:37 -0600
Gary McEachern stated, "The new van I am buying has orange colored antifreeze. Is this the correct type?" Havoline non-phosphate anti-freeze is...
Re; Da Pink Stuff
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 07:03:31 -0600
I have noticed that no one has mentioned Sierra antifreeze, which is phosphate free, and ozone friendly. I use this antifreeze in my Honda...
Winterize Water Tank & Sink??
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Sep 1997 07:29:32 -0700
...Would rather not have to worry about remnants of toxic antifreeze with the first drink next spring, but a bottle of Vodka is a...
Re: Coolant and int. lighting questions
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 12 Nov 1998 00:30:04 -0600
...My question is about the type of > antifreeze to use. i have some Prestone Low-tox antifreeze. The bottle > is labeled as safe for...
Re: temp light blinking
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:03:17 -0500
Could be the wrong ratio water to antifreeze. Either too much or too little antifreeze will cause light problems. Also, corrosion of the sensor...
it will actually freeze
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 15:17:59 -0700
...water pump R&R Another reason to NOT use straight antifreeze, it will actually freeze in cold temperatures. The automobile and antifreeze manufacturers know...
Re: proper disposal of used antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 04:05:10 -0800
I always found that dumping the antifreeze in the toilet wasn't quite as critical how you aimed that huge galvanized pan. My wife...
Re: Procedure for changing antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 09:40:58 -0700
putting the antifreeze (propylene glycol or ethylene glycol) down the toilet (or sink) will be sure it gets to the waste treatment plant instead...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 16 May 2014 11:06:48 -0600
...Does Prestone� Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
Re: Winterize Westy?/Antifreeze in the plastic pores?
Historical mailing list - davidson
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 00:20:05 -0700
...Winterize Westy?/Antifreeze in the plastic pores? > Date: Sunday, October 04, 1998 9:31 PM > > I believe the RV antifreeze is made of propylene...
Re: Leaking antifreeze from under rear passenger seat
Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 17:02:20 -0800
...These "eventual leaks," do they flood the passenger area and soak the floor with antifreeze, as my broken bleed screw has done. I sure...
Re: Antifreeze smell in the Vanagon (Sorta)
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:56:36 -0700
...Antifreeze smell in the Vanagon (Sorta) > Hi all > Well about a month ago I kept getting this strong smell of antifreeze > in my 85...
Re: Antifreeze and pests and pets
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 22:26:19 -0600
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Rob Campbell wrote: > Stan Wilder wrote: > >> The thing to do is to set out a Frisbee with antifreeze and...
Antifreeze WAS: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
Thu, 6 May 2010 16:35:30 -0800
...Peak antifreeze is not so labeled, nor is Prestone "regular." > > May be that only a handful of companies make antifreeze. If so, they are...
Re: Weird antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Andreas
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 10:40:04 +0100
...No, no ones pulling my leg!!!!!! In Europe methanol based antifreeze has been used for many years, although now its considered old fashioned, hence...
RE: AC prices up.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 May 1996 17:25:04 -0500
...Price of antifreeze is about to skyrocket due to an Eskimo cartel CR> threatening to reduce production of a large portion of the CR...
Re: [Re: Antifreeze Sauna]
Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 00:01:52 EST
...To clean up all that antifreeze which is in his carpet and insulation. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http...
it will actually freeze
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 17:46:22 -0700
...water pump R&R Another reason to NOT use straight antifreeze, it will actually freeze in cold temperatures. The automobile and antifreeze manufacturers know...
Re: Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
Historical mailing list - bernie
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:46:08 -0700
All the antifreeze leaked out of my vanagon about 3 years ago and all I got was a lot of steam. At first I...
Re: Antifreeze Sauna
Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 18:27:16 EST
> ...I can not figure out why he would need to remove the carpeting. >To clean up all that antifreeze which is in his carpet...
Re: Things to put under the driver's seat
Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 01:47:37 EDT
...Jeff >> Dear Jeff, Why do you carry antifreeze within the confines of the passenger compartment of your van? My mechanic told me that as...
Re: proper disposal of used antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
Wed, 3 Feb 1999 10:26:17 -0500
...proper disposal of used antifreeze What is the environmentally proper way to dispose of used antifreeze? In WA, all the FLAPS are required to...
Diesel antifreeze replacment
Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:55:49 -0500
...up > the install this week.....QUESTIONS > > How do you replace the antifreeze/ water in the van??? radiator caps not on the > radiator???? > > Previous owner...
milky white antifreeze since adding bar's leaks
Historical mailing list - Greg S
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:05:44 -0500
Hi nice people I had a really small antifreeze drip coming from my engine and decided to add some bar's leak to see...
Water Wetter
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 02:43:22 EDT
...If you don't use it with antifreeze, it offers NO antifreeze properties, but does prevent corrosion. You can run it with half antifreeze...
Low cost phosphate free antifreeze
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Fri, 9 Dec 2005 13:46:04 -0800
Once again, I cannot keep my antifreeze for more than 6 months. My $10 head gasket repair has finally failed after 2 years and...
Re: it will actually freeze
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 08:29:29 -0400
On Thu, 9 Oct 2003, gary hradek wrote: > All other things including antifreeze shrink when it > turns to a solid. No problem when it...
Coolant...
Historical mailing list - Jim & Lisa Arnott
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:38:01 -0700
...Does Prestone antifreeze/coolant contain phosphates? A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
Re: no heat
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 23:14:13 -0500
...and that's that undiluted antifreeze will freeze. I don't know what kind of magic occurs when it's mixed with water but...
Oil & Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - TieDye
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 13:39:17 -0400
...does anyone know of any nationwide chains that would sell the suggested 'orange' antifreeze? (phosphate free) Tie 84 Vanagon GL
Re: Antifreeze shelf life
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 May 2010 17:02:11 -0400
...Antifreeze shelf life Has anyone asked anyone a question: "What is that antifreeze shelf life?" Like the original blue color or pink color VW...
Re: Antifreeze Enema
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 11:08:05 -0500
...Antifreeze Enema | I'm thinking out a method of replenishing the antifreeze without any chance | of introducing air. I seem to waste a lot...
New VW Autobahn Coolant formula
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:40:43 -0700
...Here it is: "" AntiFreeze with a built-in message For those do-it-yourself mechanics who have in the past changed the antifreeze in...
Re: Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:34:09 -0400
I don't see where there is a place for the antifreeze to pool and get up to glycol ignition temp, unless you have...