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Subject:Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Wed, 5 Apr 2000 14:05:35 -0700

Ethylene glycol has better heat transfer capacity, hence is better, but
is toxic, PEG is not.  Dexcool is ethylene glycol based.

Unfortunately EG tastes sweet and animals will drink it, so always
collect and recycle it at a friendly service station.  Flush any off the
ground that gets spilled with lots of water.

> BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote:
>
> > Dexcool long life antifreeze, good for five years or 50,000 miles
> and
> > $8/gal.  Phosphate free as required by VW. Your choice.
> >
>
> I think there is also an issue with Ethylene Glycol versus Propylene
> Glycol, and I can never remember which is which. (which one is better
> for the Vanagon)

Stuart MacMillan
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800-909-8244 ext. 8208
Fax: 206-269-6360

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