> Went to one of my local VW dealers yesterday, to pick up a couple gallons
> of coolant.  What's the deal here?  Are these yahoos the only ones that
> sell a coolant suitable for my Vanagon?  I purchased 3 gallons, and left
> the dealer with $48 less in my checking account.  I fully expect the
> Autobahn stuff to be a little more expensive, but $14.50 a gallon?!?  Good
> grief!!  My wife was/is all p****d off that I spent the money, I'm feeling
> ripped off by the dealer...  What's the alternative?

You can now get phosphate-free coolant from any large auto parts store for
well under $10 a gallon.  All of the major brands now offer phosphate-free
versions, clearly labeled as such on the package.

- Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
 http://www.busdepot.com