Antifreeze Q: 2

[Ti Kan]

SuffolkD at aol.com writes:
> The stuff at the dealer is $17.
> So I bought one gallon anyway.
> 
> I'd like to get an alternative for when the radiator breaks.  At 150 K its 
> due..........
> RIGHT after I flush it.

If you're going to completely flush the system and replace all coolant,
then it's probably a good time to upgrade to the new factory pink G12 coolant.
The Pentosin number is G001200, available from many auto parts stores
that specialize in German imports.  You could of course buy it at the dealer
(with a factory part number instead of the Pentosin number), probably for
more much more money, but it's exactly the same thing.

Be sure to flush all trace of the old coolant!  G12 does not coexist well
with the older coolants.  Also, note that the factory G12 is not the
same as GM Dexcool (red) or the Chrysler orange stuff.  Don't mix them.

BTW, the older factory coolant is G11, and is not green.  It's blue.
Pentosin # G001100.

-Ti
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