RE: What is the best coolant?

[Robert Myers <rmyers@inetone.net>]

At 11:47 AM 11/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
>All Antifreeze is Etholine Glycol.  

Not totally true.  Some brands (the "green" varieties) contain propylene
glycol instead of ethylene glycol - less toxic to animals.

>Prestone and some others add a
>sealant to the mix but you can add that if you feel the need.  There is
>no difference between different brands.  Buy the cheapest.  BMW does use
>a diffent chemical for it's Antifreeze according to a BMW mechanic I
>know but I've never verified the difference.  The color difference is
>the choice of Dye the Distributor wants.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:	JMeckem@aol.com [SMTP:JMeckem@aol.com]
>> Sent:	Wednesday, November 18, 1998 5:54 PM
>> To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>> Subject:	What is the best coolant?
>> 
>> A recent thread on flushing and replenishing coolant got me wondering
>> if I
>> should use Prestone from Wall Mart, or choose something else.
>> 
>> What kind of coolant choices do we have?  Coolant and oil are cheap
>> prevention
>> and I want to use the best. ;-)
>> 
>> Jon
>> 
>> 91TQ
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