Whats the right antifreeze to use......

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Old 12-13-2005, 05:34 PM
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Default Whats the right antifreeze to use......

in a 92? I've got the green fluid in it and couldn't remember if I could just pick some up from the local auto store or if I needed something Audi Specific. If I rememeber correctley the early model can use any generic? Thanks in adavance.
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Default This is a really good explanation of why/why not to use red or green...

Answered my questions about the difference between red/green fluids, organic acid inhibitors vs. silicate inhibitors, etc.<ul><li><a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub_care_sat/1272436.html">antifreeze explanation</a></li></ul>
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Default If your going to go green from a "local auto store"....

The bottom line (in my opinion), make sure it AT LEAST says "Safe for Aluminum Engines" somewhere on the bottle. The debate whether to go red vs. green, OEM vs. "similar product" is one that has many opinions here. However, I would not put anything (green or red) that isn't specifically labeled safe for aluminum in there at all. Hope this helps!

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Default Pentosin coolant, which is available from a foreign parts store, is same as the OEM coolant, just...

ensure that you use the green/blue Pentosin coolant. Or do a complete flush and the you can use the updated red Pentosin coolant.
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Default Dang, I was more confused AFTER that article than before.....

And check out the illustration of them jacking the car up by the front bumper.
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Thanks for the opinoins!!!
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