In a message dated 97-03-13 09:57:13 EST, magee2@flash.net (Mark B. Magee)
writes:

> Bill Collins wrote:
>  > 
>  > I have solved my problem about what kind of antifreeze to use in my '84
>  > Vanagon.  I found out that Prestone makes a long life PHOSPHATE FREE
>  > antifreeze (about $6.50 locally).  That way, I can use a brand that I
>  > trust and a phosphate free antifreeze.
>  > 
>  Bill
>  Yes, but if that coolant ever comes into contact with any other brand,
>  it will turn to jelly. Meaning if you bust a hose in West Texas and yoiu
>  can't find that particular brand, you will have to drain the system and
>  install whatever is available.
>  Mark B. Magee

I've never heard that claim before.  What evidence supports this claim?
Even if true, one could just add water (temporarily) unless the temperatures
were really extreme.

Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg