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Re: New owner of an '85
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:27:32 EST
...coolant is usually a sign of VW Dealer maintenance..its a good thing, leave it in there as its most likely Autobahn phosphate free...
Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 6 May 2010 14:04:30 -0500
Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both Zerex and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate-free, as is the...
Re: G12 Coolant
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:58:58 -0400
I thought all phosphate-free coolant was OK to use? On 10/16/08, Jason Brand <kitambi@epicsol.org> wrote: > Last I heard, the...
Re: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 11:06:05 EDT
...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: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and more--
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:49:35 -0500
...It makes a few bucks for 4 > gallons of distilled water cheap!!! I add Redline Water Wetter to it, > and Texaco Havoline Phosphate Free...
Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:44:45 -0800
Texaco Havoline's new chemistry coolant. Non-acid forming carboxylate chemistry, ethylene glycol based, and phosphate free. Here is an article on it: http...
Coolant Again
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 10:19:06 -0400
...of time >(like 2 years!), the installer having used other phosphate-free coolants >such as the famous orange stuff that's out there (Prestone...
Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:49:19 -0500
...Each time, he first told me that the only coolant they have is the pink stuff. Other folks say that any phosphate free coolant...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 14 May 2014 19:57:20 -0400
I get mine from coolant cows which are fed phosphate-free blue feed in the Swiss mountains and are milked by lederhosen-clad monks...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 21:24:17 -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...
FW: Coolant
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Sun, 9 Dec 2012 16:16:13 -0500
...Any Phosphate free favorites that everyone likes ? Thanks, Bob
Adding Coolant
Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
Sat, 21 Feb 2004 17:15:40 -0500
...What is your preferred brand of Phosphate Free Coolant for the 2.1 WBX? Also, our '87 is running great, just changed oil and...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - James
Sat, 24 May 2014 00:12:27 -0400
...coolant caused damage to the aluminum heads, if I recall my old Rabbit's manual correctly (I remember having to find phosphate-free coolant...
Re(2): Nervous about heads
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 13:21:10 -0500
Jaime, I am using a coolant called "Sierra" which is suppost to be Phosphate free to prevent corrosion to the system. It seems to...
Phosphate free coolant...
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 10:10:14 -0400
Okay..it looks like I have the green stuff in my engine and it's been there for about 2 years... Is it worth...
Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:21:06 -0800
...the cooling system? Are there not corrosion inhibitors already in modern coolants? alistair On 2011-12-19, at 7:01 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
Re: color of coolant
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:45:11 -0600
...blue is basically the same as the new "orange" VW emphasizes phosphate free for vanagons and corrosion as one of causes of problems with...
Re: Types of Coolant
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:00:37 -0600
...coolant added to > a vanagon engine be phosphate free with the suggestion that it be > purchased from a VW dealer. I saw the coolant...
Re: VW Coolant
Historical mailing list - Jason
Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:57:16 -0500
...do? Now I use Zerex > phosphate free. No problems. mcneely > > ---- Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote: > > The latest VW coolant is G13 (G013A8J1G). G13 is...
Re: Recommended coolant
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:31:34 -0500
...It is Phosphate free. Haven't had any problems at all. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL...
Re: What coolants are ok?
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Wed, 16 Jul 1997 13:38:02 -0800 (AKDT)
On Wed, 16 Jul 1997, Jim Thompson wrote: > Brands of Phosphate-Free Coolant I've run across while on the list > include: > Autobahn - This...
Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:27:22 -0800
...wedging their > way to freedom from the system. > > If there are phosphates available to enhance ionic transfer when the > coolant shifts to acid, you...
Re: Phosphate free coolant...
Historical mailing list - T.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 07:40:04 -0700
...It is phosphate free and silica free. it is not more expensive than most other brands. I buy it in my local Pep Boys...
The Loop
Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:44:37 -0500
...for the tip about phosphate free. I wrongly assumed that the mechanic would not let me put phosphated coolant in the system. Also, does...
[W] Antifreeze in Volkswagens... (fwd)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Apr 1994 19:45:19 -0600 (CDT)
...use of a ]phosphate-free antifreeze in their cars. In VW's case, at least, that ]means buying Autobahn coolant from your local dealer...
Pop Top Seal For Sale / Coolant Question
Historical mailing list - FLADGER
Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:40:28 -0700
...What is everybody's favorite brand of coolant in a Vanagon. I relize that it must be phosphate free in order to NOT damage...
Re: coolant question
Historical mailing list - ~K~
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 14:20:08 -0400
...Didn't mention anything about Phosphate free. Am i missing something? Should i bother going to a VW dealship (yuck) and getting some coolant...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 08:47:47 -0800
...the "add coolant" container on my '90 Vanagon. -Dana- > > I have been using Sierra as it says that its Phosphate free. > > I have no...
Re: coolant
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 13:41:24 -0700
...want to change the coolant in my van. From what i read i'm to look for phosphate free antifreeze. I looked on an...
Re: while we're on the coolant subject
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 08:07:36 -0500
At 03:08 AM 7/17/96 -0500, you wrote: >Prestone makes a phosphate free version - I think it's called 5/50, >or...
Re: Where is FAQ?Delete if you aren't FART friendly.
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 22:00:59 -0600
Havoline brand phosphate-free coolant (bright orange) should be available at many FLAPS. I have used it for several years with good results. It...
Re: About coolant
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:49:30 -0800
I think the concern with electrolysis and VW coolant is mainly to use no phosphate antifreeze because that phosphate enhances the electrolysis between the...
Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:08:55 -0500 (EST)
...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: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:08:19 -0000
...That mixed with the Prestone 5/150 phosphate free > > "Orange Stuff" is what is going to my camper here in the next few weeks...
Re: coolant
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 10:41:41 -0500
...When coolant is phosphate-free, it is a FEATURE that is advertized on the packaging label; 3. The risk of expensive damage is extremely...
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>> <DIV></DIV>>Now I'll ask the chemists on the list. Isn't...
Re: Mixing green and pink coolant
Historical mailing list - madsen
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 23:27:17 -0500
...Mixing green and pink coolant Anyone knows if it is OK to mix the green and the pink coolant? Prestone makes a phosphate free...
Re: Water & Coolant & leaks
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 08:46:38 -0800
...As we it is recommended to always use phosphate free coolant (which starts out in blue color from VW or Autobahn) because of chemical...
Re: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 17:58:22 -0600
...It is phosphate free. I've been running it 5 years and so far no problem. But, I change the coolant every 24 months...
Re: Not tires, not oil... but anti-freeze!
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:45:55 -0400
...but anti-freeze! Must be phosphate free. If it doesn't say it is phosphate free, it isn't, regardless of the compatibility claim...
Re: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 15:33:20 -0700
"Is the orange coolant from GM that is phosphate free ok to use?" I surely do hope so, I've been using it for...
Re: Anti-Freeze Change Interval > Was opinions
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Wed, 5 Apr 2017 20:36:06 -0400
...I suspect that its not even phosphate free. Why is it that Phosphate free is required, anyway? Thanks and thanks for the thread. Roman...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 12:49:56 -0800
...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: Coolant Preference
Historical mailing list - David Devere
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:30:20 -0600
...about bleeding and coolant preferences http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1.htm he uses Preston PF (PF is for Phosphate Free) so do I...
Re: 86 Vanagon Radiator
Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 07:42:46 EST
...a copper > radiator with the aluminum engine and/or the phosphate free coolant >> Did the diesel vans come with a copper radiator, and if...
Coolant sludge?
Historical mailing list - David White
Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:11:22 -0800
...Is this the famed sludge? This 84 1.9L had a mixture of the green Sierra and the Zerex G-05 phosphate free stuff...
Re: G12 Coolant
Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:05:34 -0400
...G12 Coolant > >> > >> > >>> "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> said: > >>> > >>>> I thought all phosphate-free coolant was OK to use? > >>> > >>> I think more important than anything...
Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
Fri, 20 Dec 96 23:19:53 CST
...Cost was $7-8 USD. > >Karl >88 GL > >.- > > Sierra is another brand of phosphate FREE antifreeze. I've used thiis brand and had very...
Re: Vanagon GL: Sorry...Newbie Questions
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:31:26 -0500
...And for the coolant I use the Sierra phosphate free anti freeze. May the VW God's be with you. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
Re: Coolant colour
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:58:41 -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: blue stuff free to a good home
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 2 Feb 2006 15:35:56 -0600
Are you really using green stuff with phosphates? Dan Barrett wrote: > Volks, > Anyone in the Boston area want three unopened jugs of blue coolant...
Re: Phosphate free coolant...
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 09:07:45 -0600
...It is phosphate free and silica > free. it is not more expensive than most other brands. I buy it in my > local Pep Boys...
85 Westy running warm.
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 May 1996 15:22:58 -0400
...I was thinking about removing the coolant thermostat for the summer. I need to change over to phosphate free coolant anyway which means opening...
Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???+ pH
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 20:53:51 -0500
Anything phosphate-free will do the job. Spending more won't get you more. I bought Pentosin for my Saabs but ain't gonna...
Re: Pop Top Seal For Sale / Coolant Question
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:39:08 -0700
...is everybody's favorite brand of coolant in a > Vanagon. I relize that it must be phosphate free in > order to NOT damage the...
Re: Autobahn coolant...
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Wed, 17 Feb 1999 12:55:39 -1000
...Autobahn coolant... Alan, I purchased phosphate free anti freeze from my local independent auto parts store. They claimed it was mandated by GM for...
Zerex phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - SBate82659
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 19:40:18 EST
...produce Zerex Extreme Life 5-100 coolant that, they say, is the same as the old, phosphate-free BASF product. I was finally put...
tires, shocks, anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - todd goodno
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:15:43 MST
...freeze, is buying the vw coolant the best way to go or are other brands just as good, i'm aware of the phosphate...
Re: Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:37:05 -0500
I believe Texaco and Prestone both have phosphate-free type of coolant available in auto parts store. I knew our BMW dealer use the...
Re: Eastcoast roadtrip contacts
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:45:37 -0400
...and pick up at least 2 gallons > of the phosphate free coolant and any pieces parts > you think might help alleviate any coolant leaks.