Antifreeze recommendation
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I'm using the Zerex G-05 mixed 50/50 with distilled water. No problems except that it's yellow and I can't see the level in my nicely yelllowed coolant tank. I change the coolant once a year, too.
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Not trying to hijack, but redirect. If I have Porsche green coolant in my car now, what can I add to it if it gets low? The dealer told me to use only Porsche coolant (bit surprise, eh?), or water until I am able to pickup some more of their coolant.
I find it hard to believe that there aren't commercially available coolants that can mix with the Porsche green.
Someone mentioned the VW coolant on another thread. Is that green/mixable? And is it a cheaper option than the Porsche stuff?
Maybe what I should be asking first is how expensive is the Porsche green coolant? It if itsn't that much more expensive than other coolants, I'll just pick some extra up...
I find it hard to believe that there aren't commercially available coolants that can mix with the Porsche green.
Someone mentioned the VW coolant on another thread. Is that green/mixable? And is it a cheaper option than the Porsche stuff?
Maybe what I should be asking first is how expensive is the Porsche green coolant? It if itsn't that much more expensive than other coolants, I'll just pick some extra up...
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If it gets low you probably have a problem of some sort. If it has been in there for awhile I would completely flush the system and then add a 50-50 mixture of distilled water and coolant. I am pretty sure the regular Prestone phosphate free coolant is fine in these cars, however the best additive in coolant to fight aluminium corrosion is sodium silicate. Also, mix the distilled water and coolant prior to pouring it into the system.
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I have a very slow leak, which some might view as a problem. The PO told me aobut it, but I'm not going to bother to fix it. He said it has slowly leaked since 1992. Filling it up every so often will take care of it.
I'm just looking for the correct alternative to Porsche coolant if there is one available to mix with what is already there.
Unless the Porsche coolant is not that expensive to begin with. Perhaps I need to call the dealer...
I'm just looking for the correct alternative to Porsche coolant if there is one available to mix with what is already there.
Unless the Porsche coolant is not that expensive to begin with. Perhaps I need to call the dealer...
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Originally Posted by hazlgreen
Thanks, but I'm still wondering which coolant to add.
I guess I'll just pick up some extra Porsche coolant.
I guess I'll just pick up some extra Porsche coolant.
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From what the PO owner told me, it is a hose connection. He just didn't want to pay the dealer rates to find the bad connection. I will eventually, but it is barely leaking. I've had it a month, and the level of coolant has barely changed. He just recommended watching it. There are no guarantees, but he has had the car since 1985... (but not anymore! it is mine! bwahahahahaha).
Thanks Granite
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Originally Posted by hazlgreen
I find it hard to believe that there aren't commercially available coolants that can mix with the Porsche green.
Someone mentioned the VW coolant on another thread. Is that green/mixable? And is it a cheaper option than the Porsche stuff?
Maybe what I should be asking first is how expensive is the Porsche green coolant? It if itsn't that much more expensive than other coolants, I'll just pick some extra up...
Someone mentioned the VW coolant on another thread. Is that green/mixable? And is it a cheaper option than the Porsche stuff?
Maybe what I should be asking first is how expensive is the Porsche green coolant? It if itsn't that much more expensive than other coolants, I'll just pick some extra up...
Get the blue/green stuff from VW and you will be fine--it's what I use, or just the basic yellow jug from Prestone mixed 50/50 and you'll be fine.