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Engine and fuel systems

A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant

Engine and fuel systems

Compounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation

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Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.

  • Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze

    Historical mailing list · Sun, 5 Dec 1999 11:41:58 -0600

    According to the guys at the VW dealer Vanagon's must use the blue Autobahn coolant because it contains silicates. Your claim that silicates...

  • Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze

    Historical mailing list · Fri, 3 Dec 1999 06:25:52 -0800

    I just installed the Prestone 5/150 ExtendedLife, orange, silicate and phosphate free coolant. Where might I read about the silicate requirement for our...

  • Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze

    Historical mailing list · Thu, 2 Dec 1999 22:44:35 -0600

    You do not want to use a silicate free coolant in a Vanagon. Silicate is a lubricant that is necessary for the waterpump. I...

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