another antifreeze question

[R Mangas]

    LOL, it sure _seemed_ like a bit of generalization.  Thanks for the
confirmation :)

Regards,
Robert




>From: Robert Myers <robert at s-cars.org>
>To: "Robert M" <porter_dog at hotmail.com>,j.d.larson at verizon.net,
>CTDiesel at aol.com,quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Re:another antifreeze question
>Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 08:28:34 -0500
>
>At 07:56 AM 11/4/2002 -0500, Robert M wrote:
>
>>"Q: Does Prestone=AE Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates?
>>A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a phosphate-free
>>antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue is related to the
>>extremely
>>high mineral content of the water in Europe. If you were to mix an
>>antifreeze that contained phosphates with the type of water they have in
>>Europe, it may produce deposits that can settle in the cooling system and
>>promote corrosion. However, in North America we do not have this type of
>>water problem.
>
>This statement is absolute total BS and a bald faced lie!  I have lived in
>areas of the US where extreme water hardness caused formation of a
>precipitate when the water was frozen while making ice cubes.  Very
>appealing and appetizing in a glass of iced tea.  :-(
>
>>Typical North American coolants have contained phosphates
>>(which is part of the corrosion inhibitor package) for many years.
>>Therefore, the question of phosphates is a non-issue here in North
>>America.
>>Prestone=AE Antifreeze/Coolant is completely safe for use in both foreign
>>and
>>domestic vehicles. For those consumers who would feel more comfortable
>>using
>>a phosphate-free antifreeze, our Prestone=AE Extended Life 5/150
>>Antifreeze/Coolant is phosphate, silicate, and borate free. This coolant
>>uses a special chemistry and technology that extends the life of the
>>corrosion inhibitor package so that it lasts for five years or 150,000
>>miles
>>(whichever comes first), and is safe for all cars and light trucks (old or
>>new). Prestone=AE Extended Life 5/150 Antifreeze/Coolant has been approved
>>by
>>General Motors under their DEX-COOL=AE specifications and is compatible w=
ith
>>other DEX-COOL=AE approved coolants."
>>
>>   Comments?
>
>
>Any phosphate free ethylene glycol (or propylene glycol) based antifreeze
>will work quite well in an Audi.  Audi's OEM stuff is good.  It's just
>about as good as any other properly constituted (read phosphate free major
>brand) EG (or PG) based antifreeze.  And no better.  The difference is just
>the number of shekels of profit which ends up in Audi's collective pockets.
>  Use whichever antifreeze you prefer as long as it is phosphate free -
>read the label.  In computer parlance, RTFM!  (The label on the jug.)  Buy
>and use the least expensive stuff (which meets the minimal requirements)
>that you can find at Wal-Mart or wherever.  If you are changing brands
>there may be some good reason for a good flush before refill just in case
>there may be some difference between the corrosion inhibitors from brand to
>brand.  I doubt there will be such a difference but caution is advised when
>switching brands.
>
>
>Bob
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