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• 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...
• Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Thu, 31 May 2001 21:47:00 +0100
  ...All coolants are definitely NOT phosphate free, make sure it says so on the label.
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:22:28 -0700
  ...Westy?< When I called GoWesty with this question a few years ago they recommended Sierra (green, phosphate free and readily available). Markus '87 Westy
• 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: 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...
• Sierra Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 04:00:50 +0000
  Hi List, Recently, for my next WBX coolant service, I decided to try Sierra phosphate-free coolant instead of my usual Autobahn @ 11 bucks...
• Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 10:53:49 -0600
  ...It also states that is free from phosphates and silicates. Thanks, George '85 Westfalia
• Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:12:20 -0500
  ...They likely include phosphate. I would only use a coolant that is specifically labeled as phosphate free. mcneely
• Coolant Renewal and Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 11:55:50 -0700
  ...the system with Prestone or Sierra flush product after draining and before renewing the phosphate-free coolant? Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westy
• CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 23:26:22 -0500
  ...It is phosphate/silicate free and uses carboxylate as its inhibitor. It is glycol-based. Cost for prediluted gallon is $5. Same store had...
• 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
  ...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: Adding Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 12:17:41 +1100
  ...pete owsianowski > >I hope you Vanagon experts haven't answered this one too many times: >What is your preferred brand of Phosphate Free Coolant...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:37:32 -0700
  ...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: Sierra coolant?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:24:32 EDT
  ...writes: > Has anyone used or had experience with Sierra coolant? It claims on the > bottle to be Phosphate free. > > > yep good stuff. [text/html]
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:48:13 -0600
  ...Almost all extended life coolants now are phosphate free which is the requirement that most european and now japanese mfr put on their vehicles...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 24 May 2014 12:15:58 -0500
  ...Sodium hydroxide, sodium nitrite, sodium tetraborate, and sodium mercaptobenzothiazole are, and all are hazardous materials. > > > > > > Here is an interesting article on phosphate in antifreeze...
• Re: What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:47:34 -0400
  Prestone Long Life is also phosphate free and seems to work well even in the 100 degree city driving (parking lot) I've been...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 16:00:22 -0700
  ...Is it ethylene glycol??? Is it non-phosphate?? If yes to both, it meets spec. If not, it doesn't. All the VW blue...
• Re: Prestone 5/150 in Hondas too? Limited VW Content
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 21:22:05 -0700
  ...Anyone else change thier second vehicles over to > phosphate free?, and is there phosphate free stuff that isn't orange? > > PS - Changing the oil...
• 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...
• Coolant
  Historical mailing list - VJ
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 11:47:59 -0800
  ...Any Phosphate free favorites that everyone likes ? Thanks, Bob
• Distilled or de-mineralized water?
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 14:35:29 -0500
  ...Its phosphate free and solicate free. - David '87 Wolfsburg, currently with a bust hose
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 13:41:24 -0700
  ...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: Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:26:11 -0700
  ...Full synthetic will flow even in sub-zero > temperatures. > > > Also, can green coolant be phosphate-free? People rant and rave > > about the great blue...
• Re: Coolant pouring from tail pipe - 1987 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:33:49 EST
  ...Green Prestone ? If that's true then you also have non-phosphate free coolant. Big problem there ! These waterboxer engines NEED phosphate free coolant...
• 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 - 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: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:41:33 -0800
  ...it's not so much about it being 'phosphate free' as it is about people not changing vanagon coolant and about all of it...
• Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:08:19 -0000
  ...The > "purified" water may still be loaded with calcium and phosphates. Larry > > "Jason M. Yasment" wrote: > > > I went to a "Dollar Store" the other...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 03:36:16 +0100
  Gerald Masar wrote: > You are talking about two completely different substances here: > Silicon as in silicates, Silicon Valley and computer chips and > Silicone as...
• Re: ANTIFREEZE Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 18:15:53 -0700
  Prestone long life 5 year coolant has no phosphates. I'm using it right now, and have trouble with it seeping. I see a...
• coolant options
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 21:10:59 -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
  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: Red or Blue, Betty or Wilma
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 16:12:34 -0600
  You can get phosphate-free coolant from either Prestone or Havoline (Texaco's brand) at most FLAPS. The major advantage over VW dealer's...
• green coolant
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Fri, 31 May 2002 13:42:57 -0700
  using green myself...says it is phosphate phree on the label, also says it is safe for animals, although i would not let my...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Fri, 31 May 2002 11:44:25 -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: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 09:59:47 -0600
  ...If you can't find any that doesn't state unequivocally that it's phosphate free and ethylene glycol based, I'd suggest gritting...
• Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 00:30:49 EDT
  ...Also you have the option of using the VW phosphate-free coolant which sells for about $25 a gallon at the VW dealer. A...
• 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...
• anitfreeze
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 08:29:49 -0500 (CDT)
  I called around asking for phosphate-free antifreeze yesterday and everyone said "nope - ain't got none of that...." So, I went to Target...
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 22:05:46 -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: Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 31 May 2011 13:05:06 -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: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 20:05:00 -0600
  "Sierra" Phosphate free, propylene glycol. Better than ethylene from a metal erosion perpective, or so they claim; carries a bit less heat because you...
• Sierra Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 19 May 1997 09:45:13 +0000
  ...What brands are folks using today? The Sierra stuff claims to be phosphate-free and is available from the local NAPA. -Karl Karl F...
• 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...
• 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...
• Prestone
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 4 May 1999 04:46:21 -0700
  >>I just bought that new Prestone 150 long life anti-freeze it is Phosphate free and EG with some EP in it. Is this...
• Re: Orange antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 23:53:37 -0600
  ...Is this the correct type?" Havoline non-phosphate anti-freeze is orange colored. I have been using it for several years with fine results...
• 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: weakly stats ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:05:31 -0700
  ...Can color alone differentiate phosphate from non-phosphate? I have what appears to be the usual green stuff in my Vanagon now, I have...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:41:37 -0400
  ...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: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:06:12 -0500
  ...the instructions found in the archives of this list, with a phosphate-free coolant YOU provide - the theory being that if this guy would...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 12:55:58 -0700
  I haven't see anything to indicate really, that the official phosphate free is any better than the mix I use, is why. plus...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 20:45:08 -0700
  At 07:56 PM 10/17/2003, you wrote: >"Non phosphate e-glycol" is not a spec. Yes it is. Read your Bentley or...
• Re: Friday - Geo Metro Race
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 18:52:01 EST
  ...Just like a real wasserleaker. >> green marshmallows.. :<) "Phosphate free food" ;<) chris
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:54:46 -0800
  >Silicate is not a lubricant, it is an abrasive, (silicon like from sand). Ahhhh,,,, I am holding in my hand a product in a...
• Re: VW antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 10:23:50 EST
  ...writes: > I have been using Sierra as it says that its Phosphate free. > I have no leaks and I hope to keep it that...
• Re: Antifreeze ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 15:51:16 -0500
  ...Glycol? Is it because of toxicity or the lack there of? >Second, why phosphate free? Corrosion? >Thanks for the poop, in advance of course.
• 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: color of coolant
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:45:11 -0600
  ...Generally but not alway, the higher priced brand will have less phosphate. As prestone said do not mix and thoroughly flush, VW master tech...