John, I can still get the blue goo (blue VW spec antifreeze) for $25 a
gallon and I don't think there is any danger of it disappearing for
several years yet.  Just FYI there are coolants you can buy if you are
in an emergency situation on a trip and need some coolant that will mix
with any color.  I know it wrecks the whole blue "toilet bowl fresh"
color thing but it will work in a pinch.

Hope this helps,

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

On 4/12/2011 12:04 AM, John Goubeaux wrote:
> Sorry guys, I know this topic has been beaten to death, but...
>
> So I am about ready to fill my newly installed ( gowesty ) engine with
> coolant, I have six gallons of the Blue VW/Audi  stuff, already cut with
> distilled water that I have had for a while. I had intended to use this
> whenever I did a full flush of the system. A local VW mechanic tells me
> I should not use it b/c it is no longer available -replaced by the pink
> stuff. That I will not have any extra for "down the road" and can't mix
> the two.
>
> So I am thinking -  "crap" now i have to  give VW another $100 for pink
> fluid ?  Any comment on this? Am I missing something?
>
> I guess I should just consider that I will likely be able to find
> someone who still needs the blue stuff right ? I will probably try to
> sell it to the mechanic.
>
> -john
>