In a message dated 96-11-02 16:01:13 EST, kessler.95@OSU.EDU (Greg Kessler)
writes:

>I just got another Vanagon and the guy told me he's been
>using Prestone as he was certain it had no phosphates--Is this true--amI
>worrying about major head damage for a good reason or just habitual
>parnoia?
>
>I checked it out at an auto parts store and Phosphates are not listed
>(on all other brands they are listed) but there are some things that
>could be phosphates disguised--Again, I'm sorry if this is a redundant 
>FAQ, but I need to know.

Typical Prestone DOES have phosphates even though the label doesn't mention
that they're in there.  Prestone also makes a coolant that does NOT have
phosphates.  I believe that it's called something like LongLife 460 or
something like that.  This coolant jug says specifically that it does NOT
contain phosphates.

Regards,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg