Date:         Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:20:24 -0600
Reply-To:     John Carpenter <jcarp2001@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Carpenter <jcarp2001@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Which Fluid Brands do you use in the Van 2.1 L Auto High
              Milage
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As long as it's Phosphate free;

I believe that the most important thing
about all of this is;

To change the stuff every couple of years.

Something in my opinion and experience
that Vanagons (and cars in general)
haven't seen in their lifetimes!

Coolant Ages !!
Their is something about the Ions
that cause corrosion over time.
(scientists join in here :o)
(cuz in certainly Not one ! :o)

The famous head gasket problems
would be far less & inbetween
if this maintenance would have occurred!

It's Really Nice to me, to see
a whole new group of ownership
restoring these buses back
to their former Glory !!! :o)

JC...




On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 9:47 PM, azsun99 <azsun99@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Sometime ago, Joel Walker posted a series on the latest in coolant
> technology,
> compatibility with existing coolants, etc. Based on that, I have switched
> one Westy
> and soon, the other, to Zerex G05. Not available at Wal-Mart and not the
> cheapest, but
> still more widely available and cheaper than Autobahn blue.
> The series of msgs (five, long and comprehensive) are in the archives,
> beginning
> 12/03/06, under the subject, "which is the best coolant to use?"
>
> Jerry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:13 AM
> Subject: Which Fluid Brands do you use in the Van 2.1 L Auto High Milage
>
>
> > Hey everyone which Fluid Brands do you use in your Van?
> >
> >
> > My van is 2.1L  Auto with rebuilt engine and rebuilt transmission.
> >
> > Note that I only want to use products which are commonly available on
> > road. Redline would be my only exception because you change the tranny
> > fluid every couple of years.
> >
> > Coolant:
> > What are peoples feedback on the Prestone Extended life or Dex Cool?
> > Which is better?
>



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