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Old 07-09-2009, 10:20 PM
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My reservoir is at min, so I went by the stealership to grab a pint and the guy at the parts counter tells me that it only comes in gallon sizes at $60 a pop.
When did they stop selling the liters for $14?

I don't need that much...what are my options?
Old 07-09-2009, 10:30 PM
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awe..... send me what you dont use
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Cough up the $60, and you'll have plenty of coolant waiting for you in the garage when the need arises!
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Aaron,

Just add distilled water it's fine. If you worry about not having enough lubrication for the water pump add a Redlin water wetter in there in addition to the distilled water. Whenever I flush the coolant system I always just use 100% distilled water + Redline water wetter.
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Originally Posted by medtech
My reservoir is at min, so I went by the stealership to grab a pint and the guy at the parts counter tells me that it only comes in gallon sizes at $60 a pop. When did they stop selling the liters for $14? I don't need that much...what are my options?
What is this Coolant you speak of ...
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I think you call it ’oil’? lol
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Peak 50/50 Lifetime . 1/2 Gallon for 10 Bucks!
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You can get a GALLON of PEAK Long Life 50/50 for $10 at most NAPA, Walmart. ACE, Sam's Club and dozens of other retailers..
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I think my dealer charged me $35/gallon in NJ.
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Originally Posted by FlatSix911
What is this Coolant you speak of ...
Porsche has come up with a new hybrid engine that actually runs on WATER and AIR. Very cutting edge!

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You can get a GALLON of PEAK Long Life 50/50 for $10 at most NAPA, Walmart. ACE, Sam's Club and dozens of other retailers..
I'm hesitant to use this b/c Loren has voiced some issues that mixing coolants could result in something he refers to as "jello". He did not say what flavor jello it might be, but none the less, I like to keep my jello in the fridge and not my radiator.
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Originally Posted by Robin 993DX
Aaron,

Just add distilled water it's fine. If you worry about not having enough lubrication for the water pump add a Redlin water wetter in there in addition to the distilled water. Whenever I flush the coolant system I always just use 100% distilled water + Redline water wetter.
Thanks Robin, that's what I will do.
Can I get the Redline locally, or do I have to order it?


Ed,
Whatever I have left, I will send to you. Maybe you can use it in your GT2?

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My coolant likes to sit right below min level.

I've added coolant and it will go back down to the same level the next day after a check it. It doesn't however dip any lower.

Just letting you know, your car may be the same.
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Originally Posted by medtech
Thanks Robin, that's what I will do.
Can I get the Redline locally, or do I have to order it?


Ed,
Whatever I have left, I will send to you. Maybe you can use it in your GT2?
Aaron,

If I am not mistaken you can pick up the Redline water wetter from Autozone, or Pepboys.

In your case, I wouldn't even worry about it. Just add the distilled water in your reservoir and you are done. There are still plenty of antifreeze in your cooling system to lubricate the water pump.
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Originally Posted by Robin 993DX
Aaron,
If I am not mistaken you can pick up the Redline water wetter from Autozone, or Pepboys.
In your case, I wouldn't even worry about it. Just add the distilled water in your reservoir and you are done. There are still plenty of antifreeze in your cooling system to lubricate the water pump.
Sounds, good. I found it at PBs and might pick some up anyway.

How's the wife like the new tailights?
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Originally Posted by medtech
Sounds, good. I found it at PBs and might pick some up anyway.

How's the wife like the new tailights?
Somehow she still like the black ones better, she says now her Cayenne is just another plain Jane Cayenne like other Cayennes on the road.

I saw a white GTS today, really like the way it looks. I think that would be our next Cayenne.


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