Opinion on Anti-freeze/coolant

[swb]

So I'm curious how many of you use the BMW blue stuff or just something off the shelf from the local auto parts store/wal-mart. I know, I may have started something but I haven't had this cycle for a year yet and about month ago I changed all the fluids and the question has sat in my mind.

thanks,
-steve
http://stevescycletripsmore.blogspot.com/

[grifscoots]

You don't have to use the blue stuff. You do want to use a nitrate free coolant for aluminum engines.

[beets]

I am using Zerex G-05. It is a phosphate free 5 year antifreeze that is pale blue.

I got it at a large chain store-Auto zone or O' Reillys

[roadcrave]

After winning a ride flawlessly thru deathvalley in aug, and surving arizona with 110 deg days stuck in traffic on a highway for 3 hours in the hot desert sun, im a blue stuff fan...matthew

[Wolfgang]

No matter what you buy, there is a good chance it was made by them:

http://www.oldworldind.com/chemicals/index.html

This includes some european companies that insist on using only their brand coolant with a particular color. Guess who makes it for them. As long as the specs are there, think of the color as foodcolor.

[wildwestrider]

I am using Zerex G-05. It is a phosphate free 5 year antifreeze that is pale blue.

I got it at a large chain store-Auto zone or O' Reillys

Is Phospate Free the same as Nitrate Free?

Brian in Austin