Well, I've always used the VW Autobaun coolant.  After 130,828 miles,
I just got my first head leak.  Not too bad.  Better than average.
I just don't trust the other stuff...

At 07:48 AM 7/3/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello to all of you!
>My name is Jenifer and I live in Qu�bec (Canada). I bought, 3 months
>ago, a Vanagon 84. I just love it!
>
>I was told to use coolant without phosphate in order to protect the head
>gaskets against disintegration. I was also told to change the coolant
>once a year. Is this true? Is there a better brand?
>
>Every answer will be very appreciated...As a co-owner of a VW air-cooled
>shop, I reallllly don't know much about coolant!   ;0)
>
>Thanks and have a nice day!
>Jenny ;0)
>http://drive.to/westhaus
>84 Vanagon
>71 Sportsmobile
>56 Transporteur
>
>
Steven Johnson
Sacramento, CA
sjohnso@jps.net