Re: Best coolant?

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

> >> Whatever is on sale.  :)
> >
> >Is "whatever is on sale" phosphate-free? I din't think so. FWIW, I use
> >the orange Prestone 5-year. (Comes an a silver bottle, EZ to find,
> >phosphate free, and not too expensive.)
>
>
>You see, you fail to realize that when it comes to coolant, I-DONT-CARE.
>Coolant is coolant.


My .02$

If you dont use the dealer antifreeze in a Vanagon it causes excessive 
electrolysis in the cooling system and consequently corrodes the aluminum 
heads and block where the head gasket is. This applies to any aluminum head 
whether or not it has an iron block. Bottom line: Do you want your head to 
be corroded?

BTW I have documented proof of this damage so if anyonee doesnt beleive me 
feel free to email about it.

Oh and the orange shit has had recalls for RUSTING the block and it has 
nothing to do with the color of the coolant.

Sorry Sean; just had ta poke a little ;)


Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag (Broken 2 Cylinder :()
'80 Rocco (For Sale)
'78 Scirocco
'82 GLI
'80 'Vert
'65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
'61 17 Window


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