Anti-freeze/coolant

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <g6afmkp9xx.fsf@daedalus.crosslink.net> shields@tembel.org (Michael Shields) writes:

>             Q: Does Prestone antifreeze/coolant contain phosphates?
> 
>             A: Some European automobile manufacturers request that a
>             phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This iss> ue
>             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. 

Bollocks.  It's related to the extremely high phosphate levels in European 
rivers and ground water, largely as a result of their use in detergents.

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 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club