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Hybrid OAT coolants
So, it seems that on this forum, the Zerex G-05 is the most popular alternative brand to the MB coolant. I've looked in a few places around town (two O'Reily's and one NAPA) and can't find the Valvoline Zerex coolant.
Are there folks out there that have tried the other brands of HOAT coolant out there? Such as: Artic Blend G-Plus Fleetguard Fleetcool EX Ford Motorcraft Premium Gold Peak CF-EXL Extended Life Coolant I think one of these I could find easier locally. Anyone want to chime in with experience or other research based knowledge? I found 3 cans of r-12 at a flea market saturday for $15 (all weigh-in correctly) and want to get the cooling system flushed and revitalized before i mess with the AC.
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My local NAPA stocks it, did you ask them if they could get it?
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no, i didn't feel like special ordering anything, i suppose I should see if the cost would be reasonable. but they have several of the ones I mentioned there already, so i thought i'd ask.
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I can't speak for the others, but Ford Motorcraft Premium Gold is a G-05 coolant, which is what MB specifies. It's essentially Zerex G-05 in a Ford bottle, and as it is for our cars, Zerex G-05 is a drop in replacement for Ford Motorcraft Premium Gold. Ford has been using G-05 since 2002. Mopar 5/100 Antifreeze is what Chrysler has used since 2001, and is G-05 as well.
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This morning, I found the Zerex G-05 at the larger NAPA store in town, so I just bought it. But this thread may still be interesting for those having a hard time finding the Zerex locally.
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'82 240D 224K miles manual transmission mods: wooden 4by4 bumper, EGR delete and older EX manifold without EGR port, glass pack muffler (cheapest replacement muffler), rebuilt bosch injectors with Monark nozzles working on: aux electric fuel pump, coolant/fuel heat exchanger/filter head, afterglow, low oil pressure buzzer/LED |
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Most NAPA stores can have it next day. Only the large stores stock it, but NAPA has many distribution centers and often can get your special order the same day, if not the next for sure.
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