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Old 05-07-2008, 04:45 AM   #1
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What coolant would you put in , if you cannot get Porsche coolant?

In Costa Rica the dealer only had 3 liters, and I need 12.

What other coolant can I put?
Has to be major brands like Texaco , castrol ect

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Old 05-07-2008, 05:06 AM   #2
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Here's a list.

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/antifreezeforyourboxster
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:07 AM   #3
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I thought you put the blue stuff in the blue cap....
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:13 AM   #4
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does it get that cold in Costa Rica that you need to put in antifreeze?
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does it get that cold in Costa Rica that you need to put in antifreeze?
It's also an anit-corrosive and raises the boiling point of water.

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