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• Re: Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
  Historical mailing list - -Chip
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 22:06:28 -0500
  Wal-Mart sells a Prestone Phosphate free for about $6 a gallon. -- Chip...5 kids and counting..... ICQ# 14983821 http://www.fament.com/chip/
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:38:05 -0600
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes >>>> >>>> >>>>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both >>>>> Zerex >>>>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• 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...
• Re: NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:55:30 -0600
  ...Prestone does make phosphate free coolant but it is orange in color, it specifically says phosphate free on the label. I use it in...
• Re: Recommended coolant
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:09:51 -0800
  ...It is Phosphate-Free. I change out my coolant every two years and never had the "sludge" build up that others have described either...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 May 2010 15:24:14 -0600
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes >> >> >>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both >>> Zerex >>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Anti-Freeze/Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:12:09 -0400
  ...I just purchased Havoline extended life DEX-COOL, Silicate and Phosphate free from my local FLAPS , Discount Auto Parts (Florida) It is the pink...
• Sierra Coolant/Prestone 5/100 Phos-Free Coolant: Further Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 16:57:40 -0600
  ...a) will work in a Vanagon b) is propylene glycol based c) is phosphate free Prestone 5/100: a) will work in a Vanagon...
• Diesel cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 13:00:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What else? Also should I buy the "phosphate free" coolant Ive read about on the list, or is there something else for diesels? If...
• Re: What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 12:52:30 EDT
  Brands of Phosphate-Free Coolant I've run across while on the list include: Autobahn - This is the factory stuff. It's also the...
• Re: Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:41:16 -0400
  ...Full synthetic will flow even in sub-zero temperatures. > Also, can green coolant be phosphate-free? People rant and rave > about the great blue...
• VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:12:01 -0500
  ...1) What color is VW phosphate-free coolant? 2) Is it possible and smart to try to save the precious stuff, if you need...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 21:03:08 -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...
• Sierra coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:08:58 -0800
  ...enviro-friendly" coolant in Wasserboxers? It is propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol, giving very reduced toxicity. It is phosphate-free as well. They...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???+ pH
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:19:13 -0500
  ...Sierra is Phosphate free but the PH is higher at 10.5-10.8, which is more acidic - So I think I will dump...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 16:04:01 -0600
  ...That way, I can use a brand that I > > > trust and a phosphate free antifreeze. > > > > > Bill > > Yes, but if that coolant ever comes into...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:48:40 -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...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 18:14:27 -0500
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both > >>>>> Zerex > >>>>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Sierra coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:49:32 -0400
  Has anyone used or had experience with Sierra coolant? It claims on the bottle to be Phosphate free. Gregg B. Carlen Project Manager gregg...
• Re: Coolant - What color?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 12:20:07 CST
  ...ANY coolant is ok, IF you replace it often enough. like motor oil, coolant is pretty much coolant. so why all the "phosphate-free...
• Re: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 23:30:04 -0600
  Prestone makes a coolant thet is EG based and phosphate free AND availiable almost everywhere I've looked. It's called Prestone 460, if...
• Sierra Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 19 May 1997 09:45:13 +0000
  ...here regarding brands of coolants, etc. What brands are folks using today? The Sierra stuff claims to be phosphate-free and is available from...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:57:16 -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 question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:53:07 -0400
  ...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: Sierra Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 10:47:47 -0500
  ...Jfp w/3 WBXs wrote: > > Hi List, > > Recently, for my next WBX coolant service, I decided to try Sierra > phosphate-free coolant instead of...
• Re: Why has the list been so quite lately? (Thread hijack!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:34:00 -0600
  ...Cool Phosphate-free Anti-Freeze and Summer Coolant, guaranteed for 150,000 miles or 1,000 rounds fired. :) the, uh, phosphate-free part is...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:42:06 -0400
  ...It is a Ethylene Glycol >coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free. Rather than the typical green >or blue color, it is a red...
• Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:37 -0800
  Anyone knows if it is OK to mix the green and the pink coolant? Prestone makes a phosphate free coolant that is pink and...
• Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:00:35 -0500
  Anyone knows if it is OK to mix the green and the pink coolant? Prestone makes a phosphate free coolant that is pink and...
• Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:38:51 -0400
  ...proper coolant to use? I've had my '89 GL at two different places: one said to go with the phosphate-free stuff, and...
• Re: Coolant expire date
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:37:27 -0500
  ...One can get phosphate free coolants in other brands. Zerex for one has one, as does Prestone. Most of the long life coolants are...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 May 2010 17:16:11 -0600
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? >>>>>>> Both >>>>>>> Zerex >>>>>>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• pH was: Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:22:29 -0500
  ...Sierra is > Phosphate free but the PH is higher at 10.5-10.8, which is more acidic - So > I think I will dump...
• Re: Head leaks & a GM mechanics suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - THE NOW SWINGER
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 18:14:27 -0700
  The best way to prevent head leaks is to use phosphate free coolant at all times. Any other coolant will damage the aluminum parts...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - R Blake
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:38:33 -0700
  Green coolant is bad for all H20 VWs. Prestone does make phosphate free coolant but it is orange in color, it specifically says phosphate...
• Re: leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:35:26 CDT
  ...he said that toyota said to use only their phosphate-free coolant, but he didn't believe it and used prestone instead. his head...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 18:29:37 -0500
  ...Prestone Extended Life antifreeze is labeled to be phosphate free. Peak antifreeze is not so labeled, nor is Prestone "regular." May be that only...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:06:41 -0500
  Phosphate-free anti freeze is sold under the Halvoline brand, which should be available at most FLAPS. I bought some for the same price...
• Re: Zerex phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 10:37:09 -0800
  ...Zerex phosphate-free coolant > > Vanagoneers, > > In an attempt to find a source for the BASF-manufactured coolant that > I had > been using in my...
• Re: FYI - Blue coolant at BMW Dealerships
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 12:32:44 -0400
  ...BMW's also require the phosphate free coolant so it should not be a problem. Many people just use the phosphate free stuff available...
• Coolant - What color?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:32:44 -0900
  ...Phosphate Free Only". (My Syncro STILL has the little tag on the coolant fill tank, the one behind the license plate, that says phosphate...
• ANTIFREEZE
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Mon, 22 May 2000 11:20:05 -0400
  ...I have recently learned that using the correct anti-freeze (phosphate free) is crucial. This I learned after topping off coolant with non-phosphate...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 08:28:33 -0600
  ...That way, I can use a brand that I > trust and a phosphate free antifreeze. > Bill Yes, but if that coolant ever comes into...
• Re: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:44:13 -0600
  ...is, "Is it phosphate free?" mcneely ---- Alfred Bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> wrote: > Hi all Vanagonians, > > Is the new red coolant from VW safe to...
• Draining coolant 1987 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Barcom, Brad
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:25:35 -0500
  Hello everyone- I am going to be changing the coolant in my van from a standard phosphate free coolant to the VW blue coolant...
• Re: Coolant - What color?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:45:00 -0800
  ...what color is the proper coolant for Vanagons? Considering the lack of a standardized color for phosphate-free coolant, I don't think it...
• anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - clarence falarski
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:51:09 -0400
  ...Radiator coolant, Prestone has some phosphate free orange stuff. What's the opinions of you folks out there. regards. clarence 1990 multi pinehurst, nc.
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:08:19 -0500
  There are 2 coolants that I know of that are phosphate free and by Peak. Sierra @$10.99/gallon at ACE Hardware(Ace is...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Dec 1996 11:08:00 +0000
  > > Sierra is another brand of phosphate FREE antifreeze. I've used thiis > brand and had very good experience with it! > Sierra though phosphate free...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 08:26:33 -0800
  ...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 options
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:17:04 -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: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:17:14 -0500
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes > > > > Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both Zerex > > and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Re: weakly stats/Newbie ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 13:42:50 -0300
  ...You should go for phosphate free antifreeze, Autobahn or otherwise, Sierra Eco type is free of phosphates I believe. I use Autobahn, and curse...
• Really Inexpensive Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:44:10 -0600
  ...Canadian Tire sells a brand of Coolant Called "Long-life". It is their private label. It is phosphate-free, silicate free, and free of...
• Coolant??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 09:57:58 -0700
  ...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: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 12:55:58 -0700
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes > Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both Zerex > and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• COOLANT solution.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 07:34:18 -0500
  The question of what low phosphate/silicon anti-freeze comes up repeatedly along with the quality of the water to mix with it. For...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 7 May 2010 08:20:46 -0400
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? �Both >> >>>>> Zerex >> >>>>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Re: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:06:12 -0500
  ...instructions found in the archives of this list, with a phosphate-free coolant YOU provide - the theory being that if this guy would weld...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:20:41 -0600
  ...It appears that it's no longer possible to buy phosphate-free coolant, at least in Canada. Please note that I will be away...