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Subject:Re: does antifreeze degrade over time?
From:Eric Zeno
Date:Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:40:26 -0500

If the container were sealed they have not degraded. If they have been
exposed to any type of steel, the rust inhibitor may have starter
to be consumed.  Not other reason not to use them.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Thu, 11 Nov 2004, Jeff Palmer wrote:

> Subject says it all - I have two bottles of VW coolant, and the older one
> seems thinner than the new one.  Is it ok or should I dispose of the older
> one in some environmentally friendly manner?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>