mcdaniel1991
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I'm stationed in Germany and I'm in desperate need of hd elc coolant. I was using zerex but Im out and I'm doing an oil cooler this weekend.
Need help finding coolant in Germany!
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HeavyAssault
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Motor pool all dried up?? LOL Maybe AAFES garage can get a supplier lined up for you.
I'd see about a APO friendly shipper or ask a stateside buddy. Would USPS ship a case of coolant?? That's pretty heavy and costly at the same time.
I'd see about a APO friendly shipper or ask a stateside buddy. Would USPS ship a case of coolant?? That's pretty heavy and costly at the same time.
20007.3L
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Random question, did you buy the truck over there? Or did you take it with you? LOL
Lassie
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Water won't destroy it. Get some coolant ordered and replace your drained coolant with straight water. It will be fine for the few weeks(?) it takes to get some coolant.
And on a side note, we have got to find a way to get your base to stock 6.0 stuff one day!
And on a side note, we have got to find a way to get your base to stock 6.0 stuff one day!
mcdaniel1991
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Yea right lok they will never stock stuff for this truck. I brought thr truck with me here. I have a friend trying to send me zerex but usps tokd him no? So idk what to do im not even protected for winter its a prwtty watery mix right now from adding to much water. I can get g12 here which is VW specification buy idk if I should use it. It's silikon free.
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Lassie
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I would bet there are some Milspec coolants on base that would work for you. Go ahead and get some, we paid for it....just tell em PSA authorized it.
mcdaniel1991
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Lol I can get coolant on base no problem but it's all green stuff. I need to know what g spec to get. Will g12 work ?
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Lassie
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If the green is all you can get, you may want to set up to use it. I know you've heard that's a no-no, but if you get rid of your "gold" completely, the green will provide freeze protection and corrosion resistance.
The difference in "green" and orange/yellow coolants is the green uses silicates and other stuff as corrosion inhibitor. It's life is 30K or less also. If the green and gold mix, the acid used as corrosion inhibitor in the gold, will precipitate the silicates from the green, removing its corrosion resistance. And the precipitated silicates will end up in (your filter if you have) or your oil cooler.
If it's the only easy to get coolant, you really have no choice. Just make sure you completely remove ALL previous coolant first and change your coolant at 25 0r 30k.
The difference in "green" and orange/yellow coolants is the green uses silicates and other stuff as corrosion inhibitor. It's life is 30K or less also. If the green and gold mix, the acid used as corrosion inhibitor in the gold, will precipitate the silicates from the green, removing its corrosion resistance. And the precipitated silicates will end up in (your filter if you have) or your oil cooler.
If it's the only easy to get coolant, you really have no choice. Just make sure you completely remove ALL previous coolant first and change your coolant at 25 0r 30k.
mcdaniel1991
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Well I can get red g12 off base at a Germany store they also have a clear coolant
From the interwebs This coolant/antifreeze is phosphate free
and also silicate free. When supplied by Volkswagen,
this coolant/antifreeze is known as G12.
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From the interwebs This coolant/antifreeze is phosphate free
and also silicate free. When supplied by Volkswagen,
this coolant/antifreeze is known as G12.
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Lassie
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The red (like toyota uses) is green dyed red. Just treat it like green. I don't know about the clear. How long will it take you to get what you want?
mcdaniel1991
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Update above.
It depends on if I can get some one to ship it to me. My buddie tried but got denied.
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It depends on if I can get some one to ship it to me. My buddie tried but got denied.
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HeavyAssault
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Any issues with UPS/DHL receiving on base? Got a friendly supply person that would give out the unit address for receiving?? I'm willing to help but a case is heavy and expensive.
mcdaniel1991
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Well I'm sure I could had have ups delivered to my house I would just have to pay taxes on it.
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HeavyAssault
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What about to the unit/receiving section on base??
mcdaniel1991
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On base you can only send/revive via usps
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HeavyAssault
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I figured the Supply section could receive others as required.
mcdaniel1991
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Nope we don't get much special treatment. I will get in contact with ups and I may get in contact with you to help me out. If you mind
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HeavyAssault
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Not at all. 20yrs+ retired so it's no big deal.
mcdaniel1991
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Sweet I appreciate it.
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ingrahams
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Cat ELC from a cat dealer?
