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Old 27-03-2011, 01:19 PM   #1
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Default Propylene glycol antifreeze/coolant

Gudday

Does anyone know of a brand of coolant/antifreeze that uses propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol, and is available in Australia?

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Old 27-03-2011, 10:13 PM   #2
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Gudday

Does anyone know of a brand of coolant/antifreeze that uses propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol, and is available in Australia?

Cheers

Shaun
Any reason you want PG based over EG?

Found these but can't say good or bad:
http://zbikesunlimited.com.au/AMSOIL2.html
http://www.shopping.com/Antifreeze-C...stone/products
http://www.mavlon.com.au/coolant-products
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Old 28-03-2011, 12:50 AM   #3
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Don't know which brands, but a little bit of general info on the two


Propylene glycol and ethylene glycol are both used as antifreeze for cars and trucks They are chemically similar in many respects, with propylene glycol considered to be a safer alternative than its ethylene cousin; however, ethylene glycol has better heat transfer properties. Although propylene glycol antifreeze has less coolant ability and is less toxic than ethylene glycol, mixing them won't lessen toxicity or have a major effect on cooling ability.



Read more: How to Mix Propylene Glycol & Ethylene Glycol | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6385941_mix-...#ixzz1Hnst3NwG
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Old 28-03-2011, 01:44 AM   #4
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Go to a Toyota dealer and get their genuine stuff, it'll be as good as any.
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Thanks guys

I ended up getting some from www.enginecare.com.au

Much appreciated info.
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