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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Pep Boys says i can use the orange coolant they have for i believe GM, is that OK?
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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NO, it may cause the system to turn to gel.
It's not worth it to save $10.
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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What do you recomend? would the regular green coolant do it or is there anything i can get at a local auto parts store?
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Pentosin G12
Get it from one of our sponsors or the dealer. Its not found at pep boys or any other local store unless you have a euro tuning shop close by maybe.
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks man, i will do some searching on that
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Yes, either Petosin, VW, Audi & Porsche all use it.

It HAS, HAS to be G12, or G12+

All else will be BAD. You only need one gallon, and then at least 2 g of Distilled water.
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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I just called my dad,he works for Mercedez-Benz and hes going to ask the parts dept. if they carry it, if they do ill pick some up after work, its about 7 blocks away.
 
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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I just called my dad, he works for Mercedez-Benz and hes going to ask the parts dept. if they carry it, if they do ill pick some up after work, its about 7 blocks away.
MB doesn't use G12.
It's orange, & they have like 4 types.
http://www.mbca.org/pages/tech/MBCA_Antifreeze.htm

Why are you fighting the system so bad here?
YOU NEED G12, GO BUY G12, NOTHING ELSE!
 
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