Zerex G-05
 

Well all, I just received a reply from the Ashland corp. concerning their new G-05 Anti-Freeze that is available at most AutoZones. And their answer is just as I suspected, it is the same exact formula that Mercedes has been selling for several years now.

That answers that question to all who are thinking about using it because it's a little less expensive and it's available at most AutoZones now.

Here's their quote:

"This is the same type of formulation Mercedes has been using for several years now".


Just FYI,

Dale

Zerex G-05 and G-48 are Mercedes-approved
 

The list of acceptable coolants from DCAG now includes Valvoline's Zerex G-05 and G48 coolants, alongside the MB part number coolant. There is one other US approved manufacturer, but I don't recall offhand the name.
Tom

Where to Buy Zerex G-05?
 

I still cannot find the Valvoline Zerex G-05 anywhere. The Valvoline website lists Wal-Mart, Advance Auto and Pep Boys as Valvoline retailers, but they seem to only carry their oil products.

I really would like an alternative to the MB $15-$18 (e.g. Mercedesshop: $10 +$8 shipping) per gallon cost.

Tom

They have pictures of it in gallons but all I have been able to get it in is 55gal drums at about 4.50 a gallon. MB list price is only a little over 10 so you might work on your sources.

Zerex
 

Maybe I'll just have to schedule a trip to my brother's in Tampa and make a pit stop with a gallon jug in Gainesville :D

Tom

Not all WEB providers charge $8 - $10 a gallon to ship coolant. If you order other items, you might be surprised that the freight cost does not go up when buying MB coolant.

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