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Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:14:33 -0500
...BTW > the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate > free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
re: Flush kit woes
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Sep 1996 20:11:40 +0000
...Tech 2000 antifreeze has the same chemical composition as >the "phosphate-free" Pr#st*n# brand. > Is that good or bad? ---- I've seen...
Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part I
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:04:25 -0600
...Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use in Volkswagen & Audi water cooled vehicles Ethylene Glycol based, Phosphate free recommended...
Re: Coolant question
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:28:38 -0500
...I may be wrong but my understanding > is that this brand is phosphate free and the color is green. The auto parts > store folks...
Phosphate-free antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
Sun, 21 Dec 1997 08:42:25 -0000
Eric said: Phosphate-free antifreeze is NOT needed! It's the water you add to it! Use distilled water only. You may note that...
replacements for phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:49 -0330
It appears that it's no longer possible to buy phosphate-free coolant, at least in Canada. VW no longer carries it. They say...
Alpine (TM) antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:13:00 CST6CDT
...the bottle lists ingredients and a phosphate compound isn't on there, nor 'other corrosion inhibitors'. i'll try contacting the manufacturer and see...
The Real Reason for Phosphate Free Coolant?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 11:37:32 -0400
I always wondered why VW specified phosphate-free coolants when all the other US makers didn't. Apparently, it is due to the lousy...
Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.
Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 16:51:32 -0700
...Prestone )can be used instead of the Phosphate free stuff Volkswagon sells. My Westy ( 84's ) Vanagon has typical green anti-freeze instead of...
Re: Coolant question
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:00:04 -0700
The spec is non-phosphate ETHYLENE glycol, and has been the spec since Mercedes started putting aluminum heads on cast iron blocks post WWII...
Antifreeze Propblem Solved
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Wed, 12 Mar 1997 21:05:50 -0500
...I found out that Prestone makes a long life PHOSPHATE FREE antifreeze (about $6.50 locally). That way, I can use a brand that...
Coolant color?
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 08:26:04 CDT
What color is VW phosphate free coolant? How about Sierra? If the coolant color is green in a Van can it be assumed that...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 22 May 2014 09:28:40 -0700
According to everything I've read, yes you can as long as they are all phosphate free. As I mentioned before, Go Westy agrees...
Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:19:06 -0330
...If the only criterion is phosphate > free, this should make the grade: > > http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/zerex/ > > mcneely > > ---- Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM...
Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 27 May 2001 22:50:05 -0700
AFAIK, the following are all phosphate-free coolants: VW Autobahn - Blue bottle Texaco Dex-cool - Black bottle (my coolant of choice) Prestone Long life...
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...
Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:31:57 -0500
...CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze > I just installed the Prestone 5/150 ExtendedLife, orange, silicate and > phosphate free coolant. Where might I read...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 22 May 2014 16:09:47 -0700
...Here is an interesting article on phosphate in antifreeze: http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/841/coolant-fundamentals This fellow says high mineral concentration in...
Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 06:37:59 EDT
...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: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 21:01:48 EST
...orange coolant from GM that is phosphate free ok to use? > that Sierra stuff or any phosphate free stuff is ok.. they sell it...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 19:45:34 -0500
...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: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
20 Dec 96 13:52:31
...I can't find the long life Prestone stuff, and Canadian Tire long life doesn't say anything about phosphates. Same story with Zerex...
Re: Coolant??
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 Jun 1995 15:33:59 -0400
Jim Arnott says: > >Does anyone know if any nationally distributed antifreeze >is phosphate free? I live in an area where I would have >to...
Re: AW: morons
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:10:57 -0500
Uh-oh! I just bought 2 gal of "the green stuff!" Sierra propylene glycol, phosphate free. I know of at least one other list...
antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:38:55 -0600
Old Volks Home said, > I use Prestone 5/100 Phosphate Free I had been getting the impression that we need to get antifreeze from...
Re: antifreeze and stop leak
Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
Mon, 8 Oct 2001 23:05:20 -0700
What about the green no phosphate?? ie Sierra?? > I switched to Prestone Long-Life 4 years ago (previous owner > had used green stuff). Changed...
Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:03:43 -0700
...At Home Hardware two years ago I bought "Extended Use" phosphate free antifreeze I believe by "Prestone" ( in a yellow jug anyway) and completely...
coolant
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 15:06:54 -0400
...From what i read i'm to look for phosphate free antifreeze. I looked on an old antifreeze jug to see if it had...
Re: Coolant Question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 20:58:02 -0700
...It is ethylene glycol based and phosphate free, so it is compatible. There are some green phosphate free antifreezes out there, but I would...
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...
DM: Re: VW coolant
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:35:16 -0800
...stock VW $tuff is blue. >chris > The spec is non-phosphate ethylene glycol. Look on the back of the container for contents. If it...
Re: Re; Da Pink Stuff
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 09:13:26 -0800
I run Prestone's green Low-Tox, phosphate-free stuff, which is ozone and animal friendly (at least more so than regular AF) My...
Re: Simple Green
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Feb 1995 00:33:00 -0500
...I've also filled a tub with >warm water and a couple of handfuls of TSP (tri-sodium-phosphate) >and soaking the smaller pieces...
Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:36:43 -0500
...replacements for phosphate-free coolant Joy, I've had Zerex in my Van for almost a year now with no coolant probs. had a...
Prestone
Historical mailing list - Greg Kessler
Sat, 02 Nov 1996 16:05:42 -0400
...I just got another Vanagon and the guy told me he's been using Prestone as he was certain it had no phosphates--Is...
Re: antifreeze and stop leak
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:48:59 -0700
...Is the color the only factor here or is it brand? I was >going to put in some of the Texaco phosphate-free stuff...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:09:07 -0800
...My local VW dealer said to use Prestone. <DIV></DIV>>I have been using Sierra as it says that its Phosphate free. <DIV...
Re: Coolant color?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 14:57:08 PDT
...John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net> >Phosphate free coolants come in many colors. > >DexCool is orange, Texaco Havoline Coolant is Green, The coolant you get...
Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
Sun, 27 May 2001 22:23:21 -0700
Warren, I�ve asked the same question; the best I�ve been able to get is that the Preston version of phosphate free (orange...
Re: while we're on the coolant subject
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 04:08:39
>2) The only phosphate free coolant (NON-vw) near me is a brand >call Sierra. Is this acceptable for VWs AND if so, can...
Preventing (or delaying) head leaks
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Sat, 08 Mar 1997 21:54:47 -0500
...I'm inclined to go with the theory that phosphate is good, unless you have hard water, and fill it with Prestone and distilled...
Re: Phosphate-free antifreeze
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Fri, 19 Dec 1997 16:45:18 EST
...It is phosphate free. I think the big problem is not using distilled water when putting the new coolant in and not changing the...
coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
Historical mailing list - Warren Young
Sun, 27 May 2001 22:27:50 EDT
hey now, If anyone can help with an answer, how important is the (Blue) phosphate free coolant in the 1988 Vanagon GL's? One...
Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
Historical mailing list - Jake Bryant
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:07:46 -0500
...Does not explicitly say phosphate-free, but it does say "Protects all cooling system metals including aluminum from damaging rust and corrosion." I'm...
Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:23:38 -0800
...If the only criterion is phosphate > > free, this should make the grade: > > > > http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/zerex/ > > > > mcneely > > > > ---- Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM...
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: DM: Re: VW coolant
Historical mailing list - karl
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:39:24 -0500
...stock VW $tuff is blue. > >chris > > > > The spec is non-phosphate ethylene glycol. Look on the back of the > container for contents. > If it...
Re: Fwd: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant?
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Fri, 22 Nov 1996 14:50:08 -0500
As I recall, it's phosphate free, but I'll look at the bottle when I get home. I used to put it in...
Re: blue coolant?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 09 Apr 94 21:56:40 CDT
...Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use in Volkswagen & Audi water cooled vehicles Ethylene Glycol based, Phosphate free recommended...
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...
Coolant question
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:52:27 +0000
...does the phosphate free coolant come in green? The only reason I ask is that while my van was in the shop I specifically...
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: Coolant pouring from tail pipe - 1987 2.1
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:41:41 -0500
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: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:20:26 -0500
---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The new Prestone stuff in the yellow bottle states that it is "Phosphate Free". > > Phosphate and silicate is...
Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Geo
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:13:44 -0700
...FWIW -- Sierra is green and is possibly the most widely available over-the-counter phosphate free antifreeze. Geo
Re: Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
Historical mailing list - John Parson
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:30:59 -0400
I think the key is to use a "non-phosphate" antifreeze. I've been told that the phosphate antifreeze attacks the rubber gaskets in...
Re: Anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:27:39 -0500
Ask BMW if it contains phosphate buffer. No phosphate, it's good to go is my understanding. DMc ---- "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote...
Re: Autobahn coolant...
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:45:51 -0500
The Prestone "Extended Life 5/100" coolant that is silicate and phosphate free currently is on sale locally at Parts America for $4.99...
Re: Prestone 5/150 in Hondas too? Limited VW Content
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 1 Jun 2000 21:20:18 -0400
I just installed some Sierra brand phosphate-free that is based on PG instead of EG. Color is green. John Lauterbach ----- Original Message ----- From...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 16 May 2014 05:43:57 -0400
...Green coloured Prestone is NOT Phosphate free, at least not here in Canada. The only Prestone that is phosphate free is the Long Life...