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Old 07-08-2007, 05:04 PM
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I just bought some prestone ready mix, can not find anything on that leads me to believe it contains phosphates. It also states that it is designed for aluminum engines and blocks. Is there any reason, why I should not use this?
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Old 07-08-2007, 05:35 PM
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same thing i use
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yeah it should be fine just as a needed add, but I wouldnt use it for a flush and fill.
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I use the orange Prestone.
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Originally Posted by apierce918
same thing i use
Me too.
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Ok, so I am assuming that it is ok to use then. Thanks
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Suddenly all our cars explode...
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I gotta be different. I go with the blue stuff available from the VW dealership.
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Originally Posted by V2Rocket_aka944
I use the orange Prestone.
I used that in my old car but it was too hard to see in the expansion tank. That blue type sounds good.
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Originally Posted by Mike B
I gotta be different. I go with the blue stuff available from the VW dealership.
I use Honda brand coolant in my prelude. It's blue as well. I wonder if they are the same?
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Blue stuff here too... Pentosin.
Probably the most poisonous stuff I've ever touched LOL.
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Zerex G-05 Pretty gold color, and "unofficially" approved by Porsche. The old 450? 5/150,000 had full endorsement, but I think the holdup on this product is the minor amount of silicates?
Label says for use in Porsche before MY 1996. Good enough for me! Readily available locally for $11.00/gal



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