Silicates
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Compounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation
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Historical mailing list · Sun, 5 Dec 1999 11:41:58 -0600
According to the guys at the VW dealer Vanagon's must use the blue Autobahn coolant because it contains silicates. Your claim that silicates...
Historical mailing list · Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:51:37 EDT
...John Ruck, director of parts management at Detroit Diesel, said the lack of silicates in the coolant apparently causes the gasket problem. He said...
Historical mailing list · Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:28:16 -0600
...They said the red didn't have silicates. I remember reading on the list not having silicates will ruin the WBX waterpump. Nathan 85...
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
Compounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate
Corrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates