The Dex-Cool is both phosphate and Silicate free.  however, for best results
it should not be mixed with conventional anti-freeze, phosphate free or not.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Peter <printstud@CSI.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 2:10 PM
Subject: Royal Flush!

>Royal Flush!
>
>
>Dear Fellow Syncronaut Coolers,
>
>  After reading volumes in the archives about the dangers of antifreeze
>I called my local F.A.S.T. (vw repair specialist) to ask if they carried
>the expensive Autobon brand antifreeze, and they said they used "DEX
>COOL", which is also phosphate free, but wouldn't exactly say if it was
>silicate free????  They seemed to imply it was as good as autobahns...??
>
>  I wondered if any of you have had any experience with Dex??  It is
>only about $7. per gallon as opposed to Autobahns $19. !!
>  Also I wondered if any of you have a recommendation for a good flush?
>(A good flushing agent!)  Will any of the over the counter flushes work
>fine, or are they just fleecing us??
>
>        I would like to hear from others who have had a similar problem,
>
>what your experience had been...
>
>     Thanks for any thoughts....
>
>Comdr. Syncronaut Peter Igo
>'87 vw vanagon Westy Syncro 85K