Date:         Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:44:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Brian Cirulnick <techrat@VM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brian Cirulnick <techrat@VM.COM>
Organization: Vanguard Media Corp., NYC
Subject:      Phosphate Free: How to determine?
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Hello everyone, I'm new to the list.

I've recently purchased a 1985 Vanagon GL in pretty decent shape (not perfect,
but hey, it runs!). I'm so happy! I've been wanting one of these since I was a
kid (sorry if this offends older members).

Anyhow, I've been reading the various FAQ out there, and one of the high and
mighty points is to use ONLY Phosphate-Free antifreeze (or else risk head
gasket problems). SO I ask.... How can you tell? I mean, when I'm walking down
the asile of US-1 Autoparts or even a Sears, and I come across the yellow
jugs, is there some way to tell which are phosphate free and which are not?

Some say that only the "Blue" antifreeze is any good, but;
A) Is this actually the case?
and
B) How can you tell when they are usually in opaque containers?

Can anyone recommend a particular brand/type that they have had astounding
results with?

Many thanks, and sorry if this is such a dopey question - I've only gotten the
darn thing a week ago, there's tons for me to learn over the coming years!

Brian Cirulnick (I'm in love with my Vanagon)
techrat@vm.com



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