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Probably not
Posted by Bob Davis (more from Bob Davis) on Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:34:13
In Reply to: Is using cheap coolant big mistake or BIG,BIG mistake?, kmosabi, Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:03:45
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Most coolants use the same main ingredient, but as Jack said the anti-corrosion additives might be different. I would doubt it, though.
You can buy Saab or MB coolant, pay a premium, and essentially get the same formula--or just go to Walmart or your neighborhood auto parts store and buy some Prestone or Xerex and get and excellent product at a reasonable price. It won't likely be as low as a cheaper unknown brand, but it'll work very well as long as you change it as per the factory specs.
I've been using Prestone Extended-life (orange) and Bar's Leaks for years and have never had cooling system problems of any kind over and above the rare thermostat replacement (one bad 'stat with five Saabs). I change the coolant every two years religiously.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Is using cheap coolant big mistake or BIG,BIG mistake?, kmosabi, Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:03:45
- Re: Is using cheap coolant big mistake or BIG,BIG mistake?, sm333ace, Fri, 7 Mar 2003 18:36:25
- Check this thread..., Gene N , Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:44:51
- Probably not, Bob Davis, Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:34:13 <-- Viewing This Message
- Yes, Ari , Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:32:24
- Depends on how often it's changed, Jack T., Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:09:51
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