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Old 11-17-2005, 12:15 PM
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Using Non-MB coolant....

I need to change out my coolant. I down have time to go get MB coolant, its a far away drive to a dealer, what is a good substitute?

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Old 11-17-2005, 12:28 PM
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Zerex G-05. The green stuff is not recommended due to interaction with plastic parts, ie... radiatior.
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Old 11-17-2005, 01:12 PM
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Oh no, here we go again...
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Old 11-17-2005, 01:21 PM
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Oh no, here we go again...
It would be worth asking this question about once a month or so just to get everyone spun up again.
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Old 11-17-2005, 01:57 PM
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I've seen so many of these posts that even I know what is going on now. Watchout aluminum!
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Old 11-17-2005, 05:31 PM
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When this thread slows down, I'll start another oil thread. One of you guys stand by to start an oil filter thread and we'll probably have enough to keep busy 'til spring.....
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Old 11-17-2005, 05:33 PM
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When this thread slows down, I'll start another oil thread. One of you guys stand by to start an oil filter thread and we'll probably have enough to keep busy 'til spring.....

I'll start one on FREEZE 12

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Old 11-17-2005, 06:38 PM
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Can't wait for that oil thread Wes.

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Old 11-17-2005, 06:42 PM
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So is it OK to just paint over the rust or should I sand it first?????
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Old 11-17-2005, 06:47 PM
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So is it OK to just paint over the rust or should I sand it first?????
Or should I use ATF in the power steering or Wally Mart PS fluid?

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Old 11-17-2005, 07:40 PM
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What about the use of synthetic instead of dino?
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Old 11-17-2005, 08:51 PM
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I'll start one on FREEZE 12

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As passionate as Leathermang is about this topic I think if you reintroduced that one he would shoot you.
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Old 11-17-2005, 09:10 PM
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...and yet it looked like such an innocent question...

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