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Posted by newwithasaab (more from newwithasaab) on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:51:09
In Reply to: Re: 2001 93 Base What the heck is "Approved Coolant"?, Jeremy R., Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:32:40
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Saab blue is NOT the same as, or compatible with, Prestone. Do NOT use Prestone green or "long life". Saab Blue is low phosphate, low or no silicate. Prestone green is HIGH silicate. Prestone long life is and OAT technology (aka Dexron). There were enough problems with "contamination" in factory new vehicles with OAT coolants that I would not use them in any used car.
Zerex G48 is a HOAT and is only available 55 gallon containers. Most of us don't need that much of it. G05 is a rough equivalent. You can call Valvolne and talk to the collant guy if you like about the differences. They will tell you it's insignificant. Autozone used to carry G05, I'm not sure if they do now. If you can't find it, call Valvoline and ask them where to get it if you want it. The same
I found that my dealer charged about the same price for Saab blue as Autozone did for G05, so I bought at the dealer. I have no idea what prices are nowadays.
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