In a message dated 1/1/06 8:29:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
groups.florian@GMAIL.COM writes:

> have the all engines all makes prestone or similar coolant, and when i ask
> if that is phosphate free, i get one of two answers:
> answer a) if it does not say it is phosphate free it contains phosphate.
> answer b) if it says all engines it is fine for aluminum engines and these
> require phosphate free coolant, it follows that the coolant is phosphate
> free.
> 
> so, which is correct? or, if we dont know the answer, can someone just tell
> me a brand that is safe to use and available at schuck�s, walmart or the
> like?
> 
> thanks a lot
> 

use the orange stuff ..Prestone extended life/GM dexcool.  silver jug w/ 
orange cap.    its phospate free.. .you can get it at walmart. 

chris