Was Cooling system weirdness: NOW DEXCOOL SUCKS!

[sciroccos at earthlink.net (Jim Ruffi)]

>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Utley [mailto:fahrvegnugen@cox.net]
>Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:47 AM
>To: Ron Bunch; Jim Ruffi; Scirocco-L
>Subject: Re: Was Cooling system weirdness: NOW DEXCOOL SUCKS!
>
>
>>When Jim bought those hoses from me, I stressed to him -not- to
>use 'Dexcool' brand, but to use 'Dexcool Compatible'.  Dexcool
>itself I am told is too acidic which would explain what I have
>heard a few times, that it sucks.  I am of the opinion now because
>of seeing some cars first hand (both A1s) and how the pink ages,
>that while it is superior to not allow fallout, it is indeed hard
>on seals and outlets.  From now on, I would only recommend Evans
>coolant which I have touted too often, or the factory blue coolant...
>
>In summation; Dexcool REALLY sucks, Dexcool compatible sucks less,
>and the Blue is cool...
>
>David
>
>

I just did a quick search and read that Valvoline made the Blue "G12"
coolant specifically for VW, but that this stuff is "similar."
<http://www.pentosin.de/eng/products/antifreeze/antifreeze.html>
Any comments?

Jim