Date:         Sat, 2 Nov 1996 18:48:17 -0800
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         natasha!mholser@Adobe.COM
Subject:      Re: Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ

> >> I wonder if there's a way to test the coolant for contaminents?  I'm
>getting
> >ready to do a coolant change and I'd like to get the existing fluid tested to
> >see if there's major chunks of engine/radiator/hoses floating around in
> >there...
>
> there are analysis labs that do oil analysis and coolant analysis. cost is
>about $15-20 per analysis. also, some local parts places (FLAPS: friendly
>local auto parts stores) sell litmus strips for coolant testing. i can send
>the names of some of the analysis places if you want.

I recently bought the fuid test kit for this test from NAPA for about $35.  It
came with a bottle of the blue fluid, the test tube, and a bulb to suck the 
vapors through the fluid.  I figured it was a real bargain, since I needed
to do this test anyway on a Ford Taurus, and I have two of these waterboxers,
so I'm sure I'll use it in the near future...

malcolm