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Subject:Re: Not tires, not oil... but anti-freeze!
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:17:34 -0400

If you use Prestone (or another quality brand) that says that it is
compatible with all other anti-freezes, you won't have to worry about using
something else if you have to buy some on the road somewhere.

Buy concentrate and mix 50-50 with distilled water or water from a
dehumidifier.

Larry A.

On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 12:40 PM, Steve Williams <
steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just did a complete cooling system swap.  Hoses, stainless pipes,
> stainless coolant tower, RMW aluminum tank, new thermostat housing, etc.
>
> I'm in Canada and in close proximity to Canadian Tire.  Is there a
> recommended Brand anti-freeze for our beloved Vanagons?
>
> Having never bought it in volume before, should I get concentrated, or
> pre-mix?  If I get concentrated, I assume I need to get de-mineralized
> water from somewhere...  is that correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Williams
>

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