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Old 01-21-2009 | 06:58 AM
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Quick one...
I know that whatever coolant is used needs to be phosphate free. The only one I found in the UK was the following but I've never heard of the make. Any ideas:
- whether this is any good
- any suggestions on what might be better

[URL="http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1416"]

Many thanks,
Alex
Old 01-21-2009 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by aprotogerellis
Quick one...
I know that whatever coolant is used needs to be phosphate free. The only one I found in the UK was the following but I've never heard of the make. Any ideas:
- whether this is any good
- any suggestions on what might be better

[URL="http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1416"]

Many thanks,
Alex
If you can get it most of us here use Dex-Cool (orange).
Old 01-21-2009 | 12:50 PM
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Great, thanks, I'll look for that for my next change...

I'm just hoping that the one I have used is OK for a couple of years...
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Although...

Just saw this article!
http://www.american-auto-club.co.uk/...ask=show&id=52
Old 01-21-2009 | 03:43 PM
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Most Dex-Cool I've seen says Phosphate Free on the Front Label, but usually it has some, or something like it on the back, small print label.

I recommend the Porsche or Audi/VW Coolant. Its usually not more then $5-10 more then the Dexcool. Just make sure to flush your system real good before putting anything new in to prevent gel'ing.
Old 01-21-2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Erzengal
Most Dex-Cool I've seen says Phosphate Free on the Front Label, but usually it has some, or something like it on the back, small print label.

I recommend the Porsche or Audi/VW Coolant. Its usually not more then $5-10 more then the Dexcool. Just make sure to flush your system real good before putting anything new in to prevent gel'ing.
+1 prevents scaling, protects motor, both my Audi and Porsche use the same coolant,

PS I HATE DEXCOOL, IT WILL KILL YOU, IT IS EVIL,

did I scare you away from dexcool? Good, GOTO audi or porsche dealer and they will have the proper coolant... use it, live it, love it... And don't forget the distilled water as the contaminants in the water can be just as bad for your motor as the wrong coolant...And it should be a crime to use anything from GM in a Porsche.... Next we will start seeing GoodWrench turbo upgrades....
Old 01-21-2009 | 10:05 PM
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Blue stuff.

VW Pentosin G001100, 50/50 with distilled water. Couldn't find it last time so I used the replacement:
VW ZVW-237-10.

Can also get it at Audi.



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