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• Re: waterboxers in Mass./ coolant redux
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 21:17:56 -0500
  ...For my van I run GM's Phosphate Free orange biodegradable, 5 year coolant mixed to a 50/50 ratio with distilled water. I...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 31 May 2002 08:52:18 -0700
  ...There coolant is NOT phosphate free! Only there "extended life" coolant is phosphate free, but I wouldn't use it. It is really very...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
  20 Dec 96 13:52:31
  ...I have yet to find ANY coolant around here (Victoria, BC) which states that it IS phosphate free, aside from the VW stuff, which...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 09:28:40 -0700
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? >>> A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free ant= >>> ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:52:09 -0800
  ...replacements for phosphate-free coolant The "dex-cool" type is what my mechanic recommended - he said it didn't matter which brand.� Zerex seems...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 01:18:29 -0600
  Havoline phosphate-free has been my coolant of choice for the last 3 years, with one coolant change/flush after 2 years. It has...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Thu, 22 May 2014 09:52:43 -0700
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? >>> A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a >>> phosphate-free ant= >>> ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: Recommended coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 20:03:46 -0600
  ...is the recommended coolant now? All I see in the > stores is Prestone or Peak and neither say > "phosphate-free". > The last time I...
• Phosphate-Free Coolant: War and Peace
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 11:11:07 -0600
  Volks, It seems the Phosphate-Free coolant issue resurfaces every 6 mos or so on the List. In summary, my research has shown: 1...
• Re: Sierra coolant
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 08:37:17 -0400
  ...experience with Sierra coolant? I think it is > propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. I believe also it is > phosphate free. > P-mail me...
• Re: Coolant??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 15:33:59 -0400
  ...antifreeze >is phosphate free? I live in an area where I would have >to drive 250 miles to get VWs coolant and it _is...
• Re: Sierra Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 13:01:42 -0500
  ...Anyone have experience with the cold-to-hot > expansion behavior of phosphate-free coolants. > > Regards, John > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world�s largest e-mail service...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 05:30:44 EST
  ...It's the best, cheapest, most readily available everywhere of all the phosphate free coolants. Cannot be found in Mexico so bring it with...
• Re: waterboxers in Mass./ coolant redux
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:53:44 -0400
  ...waterboxers in Mass./ coolant redux The "Phosphate Free" issue has to do with corrosion control, and in the vanagon........... avoidance of head pitting. which...
• Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 05:41:18 -0500
  ...green" coolant in my 89 Westy. Is this a bad thing? I heard someone mention that green is not the phosphate free type. Yet...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 02:03:28 -0500
  ...shops only seem to >have the all engines all makes prestone or similar coolant, and when i ask >if that is phosphate free, i...
• Re: Coolant pouring from tail pipe - 1987 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:22:33 EST
  ...Green coolant can be phosphate free. As has been discussed here numerous times, the color of the coolant is not necessarily a correct indicator...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 10:10:14 -0700
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? >>> A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a >>> phosphate-free ant= >>> ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 19:11:25 EST
  ...i know prestone also started making a phosphate free coolant too, i think that's also orange. the coloring it used to differentiate between...
• Re: NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 31 May 2002 17:53:16 -0400
  All of the older (for sure) vw engines were supposed to use phosphate free coolant. Generally it is orange or blue in color. Adam...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:23:38 -0800
  ...to buy phosphate-free coolant, > at > > > least in Canada. VW no longer carries it. They say that their > "aluminum > > > core compatible" coolant is a...
• mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 16:42:57 -0500
  ...The previous owner said he was using phosphate-free coolant, but I didn't think to ask which brand it was. Is it okay...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Glisson
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:42:17 -0400
  ...I may be wrong but my understanding is that this brand is phosphate free and the color is green. The auto parts store folks...
• Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 13:47:48 -0400
  I'm going to give Prestone 5/150 Coolant a try. It is a Ethylene Glycol coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free. Rather...
• coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 15:06:54 -0400
  I want to change the coolant in my van. From what i read i'm to look for phosphate free antifreeze. I looked on...
• Re: can green coolant be phosphate-free?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 12:51:31 -0500 (CDT)
  ...be a consensus. :( The contentious proposition was: "there exists a phosphate-free coolant, which is green and approved by VW." Master Joel says "bull...
• Re: Phosphate free coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 12:11:05 EDT
  And don't forget Quaker State Phosphate-Free, which is also a lime juice, seems to work fine as well. Sam Carats '89 & '91...
• "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 22:24:39 -0600
  ...Also, what of the pink Toyota phosphate-free coolant? Is this more acceptable? I heard from one source that Sierra does not have that...
• Re: NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 31 May 2002 18:34:20 +0000
  ...Prestone does make phosphate free >coolant but it is orange in color, it specifically says phosphate free on >the label. Fact: The color of...
• Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sun, 27 May 2001 22:23:21 -0700
  ...coolent question for my 88 gl,,, hey now, If anyone can help with an answer, how important is the (Blue) phosphate free coolant in...
• Re: Havoline Orange Colored Anti-Freeze O.K.?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 06:49:58 -0800
  ...green stuff supposedly animal\environment friendly, phosphate free...one guy told me that no coolant is phosphate free and that it pisses him off...
• Re; Da Pink Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 07:03:31 -0600
  ...I use this antifreeze in my Honda Goldwing, as Honda is real animate about phosphate free coolant in their aluminum engines. Anyone running this...
• Re: Should I use Phosphate-free coolant??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 14:32:03 EST
  ...You'll find the phosphate free coolant at the VW dealer is about $12-$16 a gallon. Then you'll find relpacing the coolant...
• Re: AW: morons
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:10:57 -0500
  ...the WBX coolant tank warning label, to only use ethylene glycol based coolants. As long as it says ethylene glycol phosphate free, it's...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:15:51 -0600
  ...to buy phosphate-free coolant, at >>> least in Canada. VW no longer carries it. They say that their "aluminum >>> core compatible" coolant is a...
• Re: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 21:01:48 EST
  ...NET writes: > orange coolant from GM that is phosphate free ok to use? > that Sierra stuff or any phosphate free stuff is ok.. they...
• Re: Vanagon gasket leaks [2]
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:53:53 -0600
  Peak and Havoline also make phosphate free coolants. They also mention that fact prominently on the label. They also make coolant with phosphates, so...
• Re: coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 02:40:11 -0400
  ...There are 50/50 blends available, but remember to be sure it is phosphate free. It is better to use, so I have learned...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 11:55:43 -0400
  ...I'm willing to play it dangerous and use other phosphate free coolants, however the distilled water rule still applies. Even if there's...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 23:18:24 -0500
  ...It says safe for all aluminum parts on the label, but it doesn't say phosphate free. So is Prestone safe? If not, what...
• Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:54:29 -0500
  ...Time, > WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes: > > << 1) What color is VW phosphate-free coolant? > > 2) Is it possible and smart to try to save the...
• Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 22:07:59 -0600
  ...Time, > WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes: > > << 1) What color is VW phosphate-free coolant? > > 2) Is it possible and smart to try to save the...
• Should I use Phosphate-free coolant??
  Historical mailing list - Alan Compher
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 10:41:31 -0800
  ...Should I replace the coolant with phosphate-free stuff, like VW suggests, or not worry about it in a 19 yead old van?? Alan...
• Re: Vanagon gasket leaks [2]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:19:16 -0600
  VW sells Autobahn phosphate free coolant (what I use) other mfr's sell some also, I believe Prestone sells some, check the label, it...
• Re: unidentified coolant
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:36:09 -0700
  ...it's green, but in our pre-sale discussions he seemed acutely aware of >the requirement for phosphate-free coolant. >So: what would you...
• Re: waterboxers in Mass./ coolant redux
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 20:35:05 -0400
  ...But do we really need "phosphate free" coolant? Do we really need to use distilled water? What about pre-mixed, add-no-water products...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 14:09:49 -0400
  ...The PO made a point of showing me the orange > phosphate free coolant (including 2 extra gallons under the > back seat). A month or...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:21:57 -0500
  ...it's coolant with phosphate... > > FWIW -- Sierra is green and is possibly the most widely available > over-the-counter phosphate free antifreeze. > > Geo -- Evidently...
• Re: Anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:27:39 -0500
  ...BLUE BMW anti-freeze in the Vanagon? > I'm wondering if it is the same formulation as the VW blue coolant? > > We sold our...
• Re: Anti-Freeze Change Interval > Was opinions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Apr 2017 07:50:27 -0500
  ...Even though a lot of the Phosphate free coolants may say Lifetime, in the VW Waterboxer engine which was made from a very low...
• Re: Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:34:26 -0500
  ...Yes, the green stuff is phosphate free also. Please see full explanation below: In reality, it makes no difference what coolant you use, IF...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:07:39 -0500
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > >>> A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free > ant= > >>> ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jake Bryant
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:07:46 -0500
  ...bought "Extended Use" > phosphate free antifreeze I believe by "Prestone" ( in a yellow jug > anyway) and completely flushed my coolant system. I now see...
• Re: waterboxers in Mass./ coolant redux
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:45:19 -0400
  I say the cheapest ,phosphate free coolant, is the one to buy. I have not yet,in over three years ,kept a load of...
• was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Diener
  Fri, 31 May 2002 11:14:27 -0400
  ...It says safe for all aluminum parts on the label, but it doesn't say phosphate free. So is Prestone safe? If not, what...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joel David Shortlidge
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:39:05 -0500
  ...Coolant > I'm going to give Prestone 5/150 Coolant a try. It is a Ethylene Glycol >coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:06:21 -0500
  ...Now you > have 2 gallons of mixed up coolant. I looked and looked to find out if > prestone really was phosphate free and found...
• Re: (green=phosphate?) was: Radiator Bleeding
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 23:49:45 -0400
  ...is phosphate-free antifreeze necessarily NOT green? When I test drove my Vanagon several months ago, the coolant level indicator came on. The dealer...
• Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:28:05 -0500
  www.germanautoparts.com sells the OEM G11 and G12 formulations: http://www.germanautoparts.com/chemicals/Coolants/Pentosin
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:00:04 -0700
  ...I may be wrong but my understanding >is that this brand is phosphate free and the color is green. The auto parts >store folks...