I like to use Wal-Mart Tech 2000 coolant (horrified gasps) in my engines and the customers who don't absolutely insist on Autobahn stuff (I also have never seen a connection between using dealer only coolant and longer head gasket life). There are three reasons I like to use the Wal-Mart stuff: 1. Phosphate Free 2. Cheap 3. Readily available in any city around the country (so if you have a coolant leak you don't have to worry about mingling your dealer coolant with some other coolant). I know accept the fact that I will be executed as a traitor to the DM. My philosophy is that most of the time the DM is definately worth doing, but there are also times it ain't. Experience shows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my coolant :) Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office (856)-765-1583 Shop (856)-327-0027 Fax (856)-327-2242 |
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