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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: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:20:41 -0600
  ...Prestone Long Life, the one in the silver jug, is Phosphate free. It's the only one I use in my shop, my van...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:38:05 -0600
  On May 6, 2010, at 4:30 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Haven't seen any Peak phosphate free around hear. All the Peak...
• 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: Zerex phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 22:03:57 -0500
  ...Then it promptly dissapeared, the Prestone and now Texaco are the only currently available phosphate free fills. I had used the Zerex "Extreme" (I...
• vanagon antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meuser
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 00:34:07 +0000
  Hi - Wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with Prestone's phosphate free anti-freeze as a low-cost alternative to VW autobohn...
• What is POR-15 Marine clean made out of ?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:15:46 -0700
  Is is a trisodium phosphate based product? --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 16:04:01 -0600
  ...I found out that Prestone makes a long life PHOSPHATE FREE > > > antifreeze (about $6.50 locally). That way, I can use a brand that...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:41:37 -0700
  ...No green I have ever seen is without phosphates. Never use green, verify all others as no phosphates e-glycol. And even more important...
• Re: Replace trans oil cooler? 90 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 23:46:04 -0800
  ...Really, any nitrate, amine, and phosphate free coolant is probably fine, but a lot of folks are paranoid and spend the extra money on...
• My heads leak!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 11:12:06 -0800
  ...Here is the rub on the phosphate. Phosphate antifreeze unlike the other orgainic will dry as phosphate salts at a ph above 8. Dibasic...
• Re: changing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 07:49:07 -0600
  ...Some that say "safe for aluminum engines" contain phosphates, some do not. It's the ingredients that are important (or lack of specific ones...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joel David Shortlidge
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:39:05 -0500
  ...It is a Ethylene Glycol >coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free. Rather than the typical green >or blue color, it is a red...
• What is POR-15 Marine clean made out of ?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:15:58 -0700
  Is is a trisodium phosphate based product? --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger�s low PC-to-Phone call rates.
• Re: The Real Reason for Phosphate Free Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 17:01:17 +0100
  ...The Real Reason for Phosphate Free Coolant? > I always wondered why VW specified phosphate-free coolants when all the > other US makers didn't...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 18:14:27 -0500
  ---- Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > On May 6, 2010, at 4:30 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > > Haven't seen any Peak phosphate...
• Re: phosphates in Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:34:37 -0700
  Volks, I use Prestone phosphate-free antifree (the orange stuff in the silver bottle) and have been quite happy with it; no problems yet...
• 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...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:42:28 -0600
  Zerex has a phosphate free ethylene glycol coolant, fluorescent yellow in color, as I recall. I got mine at NAPA last time. Of course...
• Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 22:07:27 -0800
  ...for starting this thread. > > I used to be able to buy phosphate-free anti-freeze from Canadian Tire. > They > no longer sell it. I...
• Re: coolant change - 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 12:26:02 -0700
  The spec is, non-phosphate ethylene glychol. Any brand name fluid that meet the GM Dex-cool spec will do. These are what are...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 10:16:31 -0500
  ...What's the alternative? You can now get phosphate-free coolant from any large auto parts store for well under $10 a gallon. All...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:10:46 -0700
  nice to see the words saying not to get too hung up about phosphate free a-frz. Ditto on that. I like to replace...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:25:42 EST
  Hey Volks, There's a Prestone coolant that is silicate and phosphate free AND compatible with DEXCOOL for about 7 bucks. Anyone out there...
• Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 17:49:54 EDT
  ...plate) says it must be phosphate free, but must contain Ethylene Glycol not Propylene Glycol. Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus"
• Re: NO-ROSION WIZBANG
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 12 May 2000 16:10:16 -0700
  Change your coolant before it goes south and use nothing but non-phosphate ethylene glycol. That's spec until VW says otherwise. Nuf said...
• Da Pink Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 23:12:30 -0600
  Anyone know of a less costly source for VW antifreeze? You know, the phosphate-free pink stuff. Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members...
• Re: Antifreeze WAS: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 7 May 2010 08:48:02 -0500
  ...DMc ---- Will Taygan <lists@ALASKABIODIESEL.ORG> wrote: > I use Sierra low-tox propylene glycol coolant in all my 1.6 VW diesels. > Phosphate-free...
• Re: vanagon antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 00:14:23 -0400
  Right now I am running "Havoline Phosphate Free Extended Life" with something called "Dex-Cool" I used to use the Autobohn but tried the...
• Re: Oranage coolant leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 23:00:31 -0700
  Stebbins, The green stuff is probably the phosphate anti-freeze; depending on how hard your water is you may not want to use it...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 07:36:47 -0500
  ...Dunno. > > Is there anything I should do to help deal with effects of running > > phosphate fluid (assuming green = phosphate). I'd get the system...
• 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: 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...
• Re: Vanagon was here
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 23:21:52 EST
  ...14:56 AM, moby@COASTALNET.COM writes: << Does anyone know of a driveway cleaner that actually works? >> Matt, Trisodium phosphate; cheap and effective. Rich
• 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...
• What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 08:10:17 -0400
  Hi! Someone a couple of days ago asked what brands of coolant are cool for Vanagons ("phosphate-free"). If anyone answered, I missed it...
• Pentosin Antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 23:12:27 EST
  Has anyone got any experience of this antifreeze ? It is phosphate and amine free and supposedly absolutely safe for rubber gaskets and hoses. Made...
• Sierra coolant
  Historical mailing list - Alan Brase
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:45:09 -0500
  ...I believe also it is phosphate free. P-mail me please. Al Brase Vanagon train
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:36:06 -0500
  ...Is it any good or does it have phosphates in it. It says it's good for all alum. blocks. Anybody use this stuff.
• Re: Water for anti-freeze!
  Historical mailing list - Remco deJong
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 20:28:18 -0400
  ...It's the water! > > Eric 86-VW4x4 >> > > Better not forget to add your phosphate free anti-freeze to that > water!!!! > > By the way, has...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 07:34:25 -0700
  I'd drain it, flush the system, and use a phosphate-free anti-freeze with distilled water. Don't temp fate. -Dana- Woody Halsey...
• 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...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 13:54:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It seems the previous owner had probably used anti-freeze with phosphates, a definite no-no. Radiator was clogged with whitish junk. Dave Garth
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 14:46:32 -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: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 08:47:04 -0600
  ...Folks, VW still today only uses phosphate-free coolant in their engines, and I think they're in a better position to know about...
• Re: VW antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:06:05 -0800
  ...The label absolutely does say phosphate free. <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;Now I'll ask the chemists on the list. Isn't...
• 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: 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: 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: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 20:35:22 -0700
  ...Dunno. > Is there anything I should do to help deal with effects of running > phosphate fluid (assuming green = phosphate). I'd get the system...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:27:35 -0400
  PLEASE! No phosphates in the coolant!!! (TSP=Trisodium Phosphate) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 17:10:21 -0700
  Sure, the Havoline is constructed to the GM Dex-Cool standard which clearly meets what you need. See http://www.texaco.com/shared/products...
• Re: Sierra or VW anti-freeze??
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:14:43 -0700
  ...Sierra is $6 I think. > Any opinions? Also how many gallons will I need? > > Mark Ingalls > _____________ What about Prestone Phosphate Free? TBerk
• Phosphate Free: How to determine?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:44:58 -0400
  ...Anyhow, I've been reading the various FAQ out there, and one of the high and mighty points is to use ONLY Phosphate-Free...
• Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 May 2011 12:15:23 -0500
  ...The phosphoric acid converts reddish-brown iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3 (rust) to black ferric phosphate, FePO4. "Rust converter" is sometimes a greenish liquid suitable...
• Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 11:58:27 -0500 (CDT)
  ...she also > said the regular yellow jug of Prestone contained phosphates and the > jug does list 'corrosion inhibitors.' So much for following in Gerry...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:08:55 -0500 (EST)
  ...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
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:38:51 -0400
  ...one said to go with the phosphate-free stuff, and the other said it didn't make any difference--that the problem with head...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:11:20 -0700
  ...Is this a bad thing? I heard > someone mention that green is not the phosphate free type. Yet the PO > was very adamant in...
• Antifreeze ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 23:38:09 -0600
  ...First why Ehtylene Glycol? Is it because of toxicity or the lack there of? Second, why phosphate free? Corrosion? Thanks for the poop, in...