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• coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 01:20:35 +0000
  ...answer b) if it says all engines it is fine for aluminum engines and these require phosphate free coolant, it follows that the coolant...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 06:25:52 -0800
  I just installed the Prestone 5/150 ExtendedLife, orange, silicate and phosphate free coolant. Where might I read about the silicate requirement for our...
• Re: Sierra Propylene Glycol Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 12:20:27 CDT
  ...COOLANT/ANTI-FREEZE: Recommended coolant/anti-freeze: Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use in Volkswagen & Audi water cooled...
• Re: Coolant??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 27 Jun 95 12:05:36 CDT
  ...BASF (who makes the vw stuff) also makes coolant for BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, and Saab ... all of which are phosphate-free. they (BASF) also...
• Re: Coolant color?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 12:17:02 -0500
  Phosphate free coolants come in many colors. DexCool is orange, Texaco Havoline Coolant is Green, The coolant you get from VW is, as I...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 23:12:26 EST
  ...phosphate free it contains phosphate. > answer b) if it says all engines it is fine for aluminum engines and these > require phosphate free coolant...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 22:44:35 -0600
  ...I made the mistake of using Autobahn silicate/phosphate free (pink) and burned up a waterpump in 20k miles. The correct coolant is Autobahn...
• Coolant Confusion
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:47:23 EST
  ...Is this bad? Is the green color an indication that the coolant currently in my system is not phosphate-free, or are there phosphate...
• Coolant color?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 08:26:04 CDT
  What color is VW phosphate free coolant? How about Sierra? If the coolant color is green in a Van can it be assumed that...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 16 May 2014 11:06:48 -0600
  ...Does Prestone� Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and more--
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:14:50 EDT
  ...Does Prestone� Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:51:59 -0500
  ...Does Prestone® Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:32:48 -0600
  ...to buy phosphate-free coolant, at > least in Canada. VW no longer carries it. They say that their "aluminum > core compatible" coolant is a...
• Re: Coolant color?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 14:57:08 PDT
  Are all these phospate free coolants equal in preventing corrosion via electroysis??? >From: John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net> >Phosphate free coolants come in many...
• Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Mon, 28 May 2001 09:48:17 -0700
  The statement that ..."most coolant manufacturers have simply opted to go phosphate free" is a dangerous assumption. When I went to get coolant for...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 May 2014 14:25:05 -0500
  ...Does Prestone® Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > > A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 27 Aug 94 01:31:51 CDT
  ...Recommended coolant/anti-freeze: Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use in Volkswagen & Audi water cooled vehicles Ethylene Glycol...
• Re: Coolant and int. lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 00:30:04 -0600
  ...Best bet is to drain, flush, and refill with fresh phosphate-free coolant. The Archives have many entries on flushing the cooling system, with...
• Re: Phosphate free coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 11:24:39 -0600
  ...Phosphate free coolant... > > And don't forget Quaker State Phosphate-Free, which is also a lime juice, > seems to work fine as well. > > Sam...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 16 May 2014 17:23:19 -0400
  ...Does Prestone® Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > > > A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a > phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:31:15 -0500
  I worked at a Honda dealership for several years and have been using their phosphate-free coolant that they sell currently. When I checked...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:05:00 -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...
• Coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Lisa Arnott
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:38:01 -0700
  The List is BACK!!!! Yeah!!! Found this discussion about phosphate free coolant on an automotive technician's list that I subscribe to. Thought that...
• Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 19:42:20 -0500
  ...So many engines > > these days are mostly > > aluminum that most coolant manufacturer's have > > simply opted to go > > phosphate free. You still must be...
• replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:49 -0330
  It appears that it's no longer possible to buy phosphate-free coolant, at least in Canada. VW no longer carries it. They say...
• Re: Coolant color?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 22:54:05 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net> > > >Phosphate free coolants come in many colors. > > > >DexCool is orange, Texaco Havoline Coolant is Green, The coolant you get...
• we don't need no stinkin' non-phosphate...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 14:15:49 PST
  ...When I asked about using phosphate-free coolant, she said that there is no need since they've found that the heads in the...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part I
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:04:25 -0600
  ...COOLANT/ANTI-FREEZE: (1983.5 - 1991 models only) Recommended coolant/anti-freeze: Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use...
• Re: coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:04:44 -0800
  ...any coolant and just mix it > with %50 water. He usually uses a green kind. Didn't mention anything about > Phosphate free. Am i...
• Re: we don't need no stinkin' non-phosphate...
  Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:51 -0800
  ...When I asked about using phosphate-free >coolant, she said that there is no need since they've found >that the heads in the...
• phosphates in Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 17:20:01 -0500
  ...Does Prestone antifreeze/coolant contain phosphates? A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 May 2001 22:10:50 -0500
  ...So many engines these days are mostly aluminum that most coolant manufacturer's have simply opted to go phosphate free. You still must be...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 06:37:59 EDT
  ...Where did you find green coloured coolant that is phosphate free ? I have never seen any green coloured coolant in my neck of the...
• Re: we don't need no stinkin' non-phosphate...
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:51:42 EST
  ...Roger Ehret, Gig Harbor, WA Standard Prestone is not phosphate free. Prestone makes several varieties of coolant including one called "Long Life" which IS...
• Re: Phosphate free coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 20:40:15 -0700
  ...Is >the VW dealer the only place to get this or is all ethyl gylcol based >anti-freeze phosphate free???? I have been reading...
• Re: Coolant pouring from tail pipe - 1987 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:41:41 -0500
  Green coolant can be phosphate free. As has been discussed here numerous times, the color of the coolant is not necessarily a correct indicator...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:31:57 -0500
  ...CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze > I just installed the Prestone 5/150 ExtendedLife, orange, silicate and > phosphate free coolant. Where might I read...
• The Real Reason for Phosphate Free Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 11:37:32 -0400
  I always wondered why VW specified phosphate-free coolants when all the other US makers didn't. Apparently, it is due to the lousy...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:45:51 -0500
  The Prestone "Extended Life 5/100" coolant that is silicate and phosphate free currently is on sale locally at Parts America for $4.99...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 May 2014 08:34:24 -0500
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > > A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free ant= > > ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 27 May 2001 22:50:05 -0700
  AFAIK, the following are all phosphate-free coolants: VW Autobahn - Blue bottle Texaco Dex-cool - Black bottle (my coolant of choice) Prestone Long life...
• Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:52:27 +0000
  ...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: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 15:36:41 -0700
  ...All the green ones also say they contain phosphates. VW and many others recommed phosphate free antifreeze. Only phosphate free antifreeze Texaco or Prestone...
• Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and more--
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 20:20:57 -0500
  ...Does Prestone� Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? >A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free >antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:30:43 -0700
  ...The PO made a point of showing me the orange phosphate free coolant (including 2 extra gallons under the back seat). A month or...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 02:48:01 -0400
  ...dex-cool "green" implies phosphates and silicates. example: NAPA anti- freeze/coolant, which is low in silicates "vw blue" implies phosphate free, organic acid...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 20:58:02 -0700
  ...green" coolant in my 89 Westy. Is this a bad thing? I heard > someone mention that green is not the phosphate free type. Yet...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 22 May 2014 09:25:31 -0500
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? >>> A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free ant= >>> ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: Coolant color?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:45:02 -0400
  ...Coolant color? > What color is VW phosphate free coolant? How about Sierra? > > If the coolant color is green in a Van can it be...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 May 2014 09:43:56 -0500
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > >>> A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free ant= > >>> ifreeze be used in their...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:19:06 -0330
  ...to buy phosphate-free coolant, at > > least in Canada. VW no longer carries it. They say that their "aluminum > > core compatible" coolant is a...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:36:43 -0500
  ...replacements for phosphate-free coolant Joy, I've had Zerex in my Van for almost a year now with no coolant probs. had a...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:28:38 -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: blue coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 09 Apr 94 21:56:40 CDT
  ...COOLANT/ANTI-FREEZE: (1983.5 - 1991 models only) Recommended coolant/anti-freeze: Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:14:33 -0500
  ...Just pick a choice and stay with it. > > Dennis How do you know that the "works with anything" coolants are phosphate free? Most of...
• Re: while we're on the coolant subject
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 04:08:39
  >2) The only phosphate free coolant (NON-vw) near me is a brand >call Sierra. Is this acceptable for VWs AND if so, can...
• Re: Phosphate-free antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 16:45:18 EST
  ...It is phosphate free. I think the big problem is not using distilled water when putting the new coolant in and not changing the...
• coolent question for my 88 gl,,,
  Historical mailing list - Warren Young
  Sun, 27 May 2001 22:27:50 EDT
  hey now, If anyone can help with an answer, how important is the (Blue) phosphate free coolant in the 1988 Vanagon GL's? One...
• Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:44:20 EST
  ...Time, WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes: << 1) What color is VW phosphate-free coolant? 2) Is it possible and smart to try to save the...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 May 2014 05:14:38 -0400
  ...Does Prestone=C2=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates? > A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free ant= > ifreeze be used in their...