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Vanagon 90 model Carrats
Historical mailing list - Zack Lyon
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:42:55 -0000
...My main concern is the conversio to R134 a and if they have run Phosphate free coolant all of its life. What do you...
Waterwetter
Historical mailing list - geofflaw
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 14:11:24 -0800
...Re; Da Pink Stuff > > I run Prestone's green Low-Tox, phosphate-free stuff, which is ozone and > animal friendly (at least more so...
Re: Coolant recommendations
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:41:34 +0000
...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: Not tires, not oil... but anti-freeze!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:36:36 -0400
...It is Phosphate free, it says so on the label. Also, any Dex-Cool compatible anti freeze is also phosphate free. Concentrated or pre...
Re: another coolant question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:13:58 -0500
...FWIW, several coolants available from FLAPS now state clearly on the bottle label that they are phosphate free. Among those are Zerex and at...
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: Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:57:32 -0700
...For the slow among us, which color is which? Does the color always correspond to phosphate/non-phospate? Are there certain kinds which can...
Re: Coolant - What color?
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:45:00 -0800
...that serviced the bus for my PO put some real expensive phosphate-free stuff in my system; he even showed me a bottle of...
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 level sensor lite dimly lit
Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
Fri, 22 May 1998 16:58:52 -0400
...since I replaced the PO's dreaded green stuff for some phosphate/silicate free coolant. The temp gauge reads the typical halfway (on top...
Re: Pentosin Antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - John McLean
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 08:36:11 -0800
...John McLean 87 Vanagon GL > Has anyone got any experience of this antifreeze ? > It is phosphate and amine free and supposedly absolutely safe for...
Re: Not tires, not oil... but anti-freeze!
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:03:06 -0700
...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: Distilled Water
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:59:09 -0600
...When you used to see a lot of antifreezes containing phosphates, these were put in for corrosion control, as well as to sequester minerals...
Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:54:24 -0500
...replacements for phosphate-free coolant What exactly in the water pump is this oil supposed to lubricate? And what is the effect of oil...
color of coolant
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:55:30 -0700
...Green is NEVER phosphate free, unless it's a mix of blue VW/Audi/Porsche/Autobahn/Jaguar and yellow Mercedes. Same stuff from the...
can green coolant be phosphate-free?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Sep 1995 00:09:03 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Waterboxers, I noticed that a friend's newly purchased '84 Westy has green coolant and suggested he had the dealer (from whom he...
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
Sat, 22 May 1999 08:37:15 -0700
...Texaco > DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. > Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
Re: Coolant Preference
Historical mailing list - populuxe
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 23:05:11 -0600
...prestone.com also has some interesting info on phosphates. if i spent as much time and effort in properly flushing and refilling my vanagon...
Re: What's your vanagon antifreeze?
Historical mailing list - gojira
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:23:32 -0700
...phosphate free and have low or no silicates. > They are considered long-life. > Dex-Cool is compatible with conventional green or > blue phosphate antifreeze...
Re: New owner of an '85
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:27:32 EST
...usually a sign of VW Dealer maintenance..its a good thing, leave it in there as its most likely Autobahn phosphate free coolant. chris
Re: VW Coolant
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:04:47 -0600
...is just fine. > > it's not so much about it being 'phosphate free' as it is about people > not changing vanagon coolant and about...
flush the cooling system?
Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
Tue, 22 Jul 1997 23:21:42 -0400
Hi, gang, and many thanks for all the fascinating info about coolants! I acquired Prestone phosphate-free long-life at Pep Boys (Wal-Mart...
Coolant Change
Historical mailing list - Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham
Tue, 6 Apr 1999 12:35:04 -0400
...I have the Texaco non-phosphate antifreeze. I am not sure how to drain the system. I have a Bentley manual. As I understand...
Re: Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 31 May 2011 15:03:46 -0400
...Their prep solution is basically the same as zinc Parkerizing solution (phosphoric acid and zinc phosphate). See the MSDS at http://www.por15info.com...
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: Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:45:29 -0800
Use either the VW's coolant or perhaps Zerex brand (phosphate-free) with a limited warrantee. It's in a silver bottle at your...
86 Vanagon Radiator
Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:07:51 -0800
...running a copper radiator with the aluminum engine and/or the phosphate free coolant ? I have been quoted $250 US for a Copper rad...
Re: Why has the list been so quite lately? (Thread hijack!!!)
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:55:37 +0100
...Dex-Cool > Phosphate-free Anti-Freeze and Summer Coolant, guaranteed for 150,000 > miles or 1,000 rounds fired. :) the, uh, phosphate-free part...
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...
Engine life
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Jul 1997 08:45:02 -0700
...I begin experiencing head problems at around 80k, but I had not followed the manufactures recommendation that phosphate free coolant be used. When I...
Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:54:41 -0700
...good for five years or 50,000 miles and > $8/gal. Phosphate free as required by VW. Your choice. > I think there is also...
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...
Re: Vanagon was here
Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 21:00:44 -0800
...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: ANTIFREEZE Question
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:45:44 -0700
"Prestone" i believe has NO phosphates. Ive got a gallon of it but dont need it anymore becouse I have a Tiico I-4...
Re: Cleaning engine bay
Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:31:39 EDT
...The sodium (salt) you would want to rinse as a matter of course and the dreaded phosphate we all cringe from in coolant may...
Re: Rx to higher running temps in '87 Westyissue (#2003-606)
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:09:33 -0400
...Replaced antifreeze with phosphate-free 2 Changed to synthetic oil, Mobil 1 15-50. That made a BIG difference. Now it runs consistently just...
Water Wetter...??
Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:51:32 -0700
...Any experience with this or similar products...? How would this product combine with the phosphate free antifreeze..? Thanks... Don & Sue.. "Nobadays" <http://www.geocities...
Really Inexpensive Coolant
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:44:10 -0600
...It is phosphate-free, silicate free, and free of 2 or 3 other things I've never heard of before ( but I can't...
Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:11:37 -0700
...Our coolant is also phosphate free." On 4/1/2012 5:43 AM, Hector Zapata wrote: > http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/car-care/waterless...
Re: Antifreeze
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Oct 1995 10:07:11 -0700 (PDT)
...In fact, it implies that there's at least > a possibility that the lack of phosphates in the coolant might actully > CAUSE problems with...
unidentified coolant
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 00:10:45 -0400
...it's green, but in our pre-sale discussions he seemed acutely aware of the requirement for phosphate-free coolant. So: what would you...
Re: Oil & Antifreeze
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:44:15 -0700
...does anyone know of any nationwide chains that would sell the > suggested 'orange' antifreeze? (phosphate free) > > Tie > 84 Vanagon GL >
Re: Water Wetter: Again
Historical mailing list
Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:30:30 -0500
>dont all soaps have the dreaded phosphates? Nope. Ordinary soap is usually a sodium or potassium salt of a fatty acid, such as sodium...
Re: Winterize Westy?
Historical mailing list - William H. Collins
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 12:51:47 EDT
...ethelene glycol used in cooling systems. (don't use the RV stuff in the cooling system either, even if it is phosphate free!) Bill
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sun, 23 May 1999 16:25:05 -0400
...Texaco >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
tires, shocks, anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - todd goodno
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:15:43 MST
...are other brands just as good, i'm aware of the phosphate free requirement, thanks for the help, todd 90 westy ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:49:19 -0500
...Other folks say that any phosphate free coolant is fine, and it probably is. mcneely ---- John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > What is availability...
Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:07:16 -0700
...Halvolene Dex-Cool (phosphate-free, ethylene glycol based, >Orange), Blue Stuff? (what is it? who makes it?) Phosphate free e-glychol, any brand will...
Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:20:28 -0600
...And remember this stuff is zero phosphate, which, I think, is what is at the core of this. It meets all other specs, including...
Simple Green
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Feb 95 21:31:46 MST
...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: Water for anti-freeze!
Historical mailing list - Curtis Long
Wed, 8 Oct 1997 17:15:10 -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...
Coolant?
Historical mailing list - Jenny et Yannick
Sat, 3 Jul 1999 07:48:29 -0500
...I just love it! I was told to use coolant without phosphate in order to protect the head gaskets against disintegration. I was also...
Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:50:01 -0700
...by > Xerex G-05, which is the same as MB spec phosphate free coolant -- it's > yellow. I'm planning on running my Vanagon...
Zerex phosphate-free coolant
Historical mailing list - SBate82659
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 19:40:18 EST
...100 coolant that, they say, is the same as the old, phosphate-free BASF product. I was finally put in touch with the National...
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: Coolant expire date
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 13 Oct 2013 07:57:04 -0400
...What is important is that it's non-phosphate. If you are not sure about that, find some that is. Many of us use...
Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and Head Gaskets (Friday)
Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 03:46:04 MDT
...Any attempt to state something like "phosphate-free Autobahn coolant changed at regular intervals, blah, blah, blah" will expose you as being full of...
Re: seam rust
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:49:56 -0700
...They both seem to work the same by converting the iron oxide into iron phosphate, a relatively inert chemical. One container specifically stated that...
Re: Fwd: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 22 Nov 1996 13:35:43 PDT
...Fwd: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant? > As I recall, it's phosphate free, but I'll look at the bottle when I get > home...