Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:38:03 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Coolant colour
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---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> so, only drink pure antifreeze?...
I wouldn't drink antifreeze of any sort, though propylene glycol is claimed to be non-toxic. The point was an analogy. Just because two things will mix together does not mean that they are functionally equivalent by any means.
mcneely
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> On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
>
> > ---- "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
> > > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
> >
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David McNeely
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