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Subject:Re: we don't need no stinkin' non-phosphate...
From:SyncroHead
Date:Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:51:42 EST

In a message dated 97-12-19 01:14:09 EST, ehretrm@SEANET.COM writes:

> Steve, I'm getting ready to change coolant in my 90 Syncro Westy.  Isn't
>  Prestone phosphate free?  That was what I intended to use.  What are you
>  using?  Also, see Jim DiGennaro's message to me on 12/12/97 under RE:
>  Conversion, concerning the same subject.  Roger Ehret, Gig Harbor, WA

Standard Prestone is not phosphate free.  Prestone makes several varieties of
coolant including one called "Long Life" which IS pjosphate free.  It will
clearly state this on the bottle.  If it doesn't say "phosphate free" it
isn't.

Regards,
Jim Davis