Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:17:01 -0700
Reply-To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Coolant colour
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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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