Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:58:41 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Coolant colour
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---- "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) " <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> My understanding from my VW Dealer Parts Dept ..
> some 1 1/2 yr ago is that their Red 'mixes with all types of coolant.'
>
> It might even say that on the bottle.
> and since there are now about half a dozen different types of coolant
> in use , it's not hard to find coolants that claim 'mixes with all types
> of coolant. "
>
"Mixes with" and "is functionally compatible with" are not necessarily the same thing. That could be especially true when it comes to corrosion prevention or preventing clogging. Ethanol and methanol are completely miscible in all proportions. Their toxicities to mammals including people are quite different, and the resulting mix does not change that. mcneely
> I like Zerex Long Life coolant too.
>
>
>
> On 8/17/2014 2:48 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
> > VW has had both red and blue coolant for years. At the dealership where I last bought VW coolant, when I stated that I wanted coolant for a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile (though I had bought coolant and a few other things from them before), the first reply was that no parts for that vehicle were available, but maybe coolant was. The clerk then consulted a computer, left for the stock room, and returned with two gallons of red coolant. When I pointed out the error, he stated that that was the only coolant for VWs extant, that none other was manufactured, and that it was correct for Vanagons. I demured, and asked if someone else might have better information. Eventually, after an extended discussion that bordered on heated, he brought forth a manager, who listened, said, "just a moment," went to the stock room, and returned with two bottles of blue coolant. He hadn't consulted a computer.
> >
> > I no longer use the VW coolant. I use Zerex Long-life coolant, which is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate free coolant is available from Prestone as well.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> > ---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:
> >> Did I miss the memo? Is vw coolant now red instead of blue? Can they be mixed?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Jeff
> >>
> > --
> > David McNeely
> >
>
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David McNeely
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