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City Tap Water What to do? Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Only sold to the aftermarket Not recommended for use by vehicle manufacturers More expensive than EG, Increased cost is $/gallon Still toxic but is not as sweet as EG Embittered Coolant IAT (Usually Green in Color) IAT antifreeze can contain: Silicates (possible abrasive dropouts) Phosphates Borates OAT-continued OAT=DEX-COOL is one brand DEX-COOL Concerns Root cause seems to be air entering system past the cap and leaking intake manifolds Replace cap and check cap seats if radiator contains air Air causes rust of cast iron and formation of ‘Brown Gunk’ Rust then causes blockages Rust in Engine GM DEX-COOL Problems DEX-COOL’s Unique Formulation DEX-COOL uses Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EH) as a corrosive inhibitor 2-EH is prone to damage plastics like Nylon 6.6 used in intake manifold gaskets and radiators G30 OAT and Peak Global OAT do NOT use 2-EH HOAT=Red; Pink; Yellow or Blue “G” Designations G= Glysantin –trade name of BASF. Valvoline (Zerex) in the US. G30 and G34= non-silicate and phosphate free G05 = different from Texaco’s DEX-COOL, G05 product contains from 252 to 308 PPM Silicon which Valvoline believes provides a better aluminum protection “G” Designations-continued G11=Blue VW used before 1997 G12=Pink/Red VW 1997+ G12=Purple VW 2003+ HOAT formulation; phosphate free “G” Designations-continued G48=Low Silicate and Phosphate free Blue Color NAP =nitrates, amines, phosphate free BMW pH of various coolants IAT= 9.0-10.5 new OAT= 7.5-8.5 new (G30 and G34 designation) HOAT= 7.5-8.5 new (G05,G48,G11 or G12 designation) Coolant Summary Ethylene glycol - Most ethylene glycol coolant is any color and contains about 93% ethylene glycol plus water and additives. Propylene glycol - less harmful to pets and animals because it is not sweet tasting, although it is still harmful if swallowed. Organic acid technology (OAT) antifreeze coolant – This type is ethylene glycol based but it does