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is antifreeze antifreeze????

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Old 12-22-2008, 10:19 AM
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Default is antifreeze antifreeze????

is there a comparable antifreeze we can use in our A8s???

i think prestone, and some other brand (can't remember the company) have an orange looking antifreeze..... is it the same??!!

the $tealer wants $29 for a gallon of the stuff
Old 12-22-2008, 10:25 AM
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I use Zerex G-05 on all of my A6's and A4's. Seems to mix well with the OEM stuff.
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Default Yes and no, if you mix extended life antifreeze with non, it becomes non.

I've heard good results with the Zerex G-05. I would stay away from Dex-cool, GM's orange coolant. There is a class action law suit against Dex-cool for corrosion of your cooling system parts.
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Dealer item only I believe. Why take chances possibly corroding your coolant system?
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Default Re: is antifreeze antifreeze????

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/us120426.htm

A brief explanation of antifreeze options.

they all work, some provide a longer service life. ;-)<ul><li><a href="http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/us120426.htm">http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/us120426.htm</a</li></ul>
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