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Date:         Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:43:37 -1000
Reply-To:     "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject:      Re: Coolant colour
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAHTkEuL5RPAuOuonaT5bX=rnhffBdmGyidNuoP-BymgX=zfmkQ@mail.gmail.com>
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no, with vodka or Quintilla added, Silly !

On 8/17/2014 7:17 AM, Don Hanson wrote: > so, only drink pure antifreeze?... > > > 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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