On Thu, 10 Jul 1997 PhilGeller@aol.com wrote: > I want to thank everyone for the help on my problem (losing power climbing > I-80 up to Lake Tahoe.) The winning answer was the O2 sensor. When it was > unplugged, the problem disappeared. > (snip) > > Also I was told that I should be using distilled water with the non-phosphate > coolant. Anyone else doing this? > > Phil Geller I have been saying this all along! It's not the anti-freeze it's THE WATER!!!!!!! Hard water is the build up in the cooling system. My 2 WD Vanagon has regular prestone in it. That was 6 years ago! Runs great had, it in another state last month!. Joe Wagner
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