01-03-2017, 07:37 PM
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This seemingly new aftermarket product, "G40 Zerex" appears to be a match to the genuine Porsche coolant, which I noticed was available at O'Reiley auto parts in the US.
As it's diluted by being pre-mixed 50/50, and costs $22/gallon, though, it's not much of a cost savings over genuine Porsche coolant.
Antifreeze/Coolant Zerex G40-50/50 - Engine Coolant/Anti-Freeze | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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01-04-2017, 11:52 AM
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still plays with cars...
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Originally Posted by jeeper31
Thanks. So is this the same as the Porsche coolant?
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Can't say if it's exactly the same, but it is a G13 mix that is the same colour that is at least compatible.
Been running with this stuff for 2 years, and at $32/ galllon, my wallet likes it too.
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01-04-2017, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
Can't say if it's exactly the same, but it is a G13 mix that is the same colour that is at least compatible.
Been running with this stuff for 2 years, and at $32/ galllon, my wallet likes it too.
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For $32 a gallon, you could have had the real thing: Sunset Porsche Parts
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01-04-2017, 01:27 PM
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still plays with cars...
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
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I'm not talking US funds... Porsche coolant is over $50 per gallon with my PCA discount. We get shafted on this side of the border.
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Last edited by BoxsterSteve; 01-04-2017 at 01:30 PM.
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01-04-2017, 01:54 PM
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I bit he bullet. Porsche coolant. $53. Does PCA get a discount at Sunset?
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01-04-2017, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeeper31
I bit he bullet. Porsche coolant. $53. Does PCA get a discount at Sunset?
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Yes...................
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01-04-2017, 03:09 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
I'm not talking US funds... Porsche coolant is over $50 per gallon with my PCA discount. We get shafted on this side of the border.
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and bagged milk as well
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01-04-2017, 03:14 PM
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So Blessed!
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01-04-2017, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Yes...................
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Lol. I confused Sunset with Suncoast. Oops
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01-04-2017, 04:57 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Why mess around to save so few $
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01-04-2017, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JayG
Why mess around to save so few $
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I agree. OEM coolant and be done with it.
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01-04-2017, 07:34 PM
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Country Time with a sprig of mint. Make sure you get the sugar free and only use distilled water.
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01-05-2017, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by thstone
I agree. OEM coolant and be done with it.
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I agree too. Better safe than sorry. Picked it up from Porsche yesterday.
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01-05-2017, 04:00 AM
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So Blessed!
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01-05-2017, 10:42 AM
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Sunset vs Local Dealer
Just purchased a gallon at my local Porsche dealer (Jackie Cooper) in Tulsa on my lunch hour. $48.88 + tax = $53.04.
Sunset with shipping to OK was not a savings. Too bad - I like to give them the business.
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01-05-2017, 10:49 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Check out warehouse33auto.com
enter RENNLIST as the coupon code at checkout and get an additional 10% off
I have no relation or interest in that company
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01-06-2017, 10:15 AM
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OEM equivalent coolant
For those of us living in Canada, you can use this from Canadian Tire OEM Vehicle Specific Coolant, Volkswagon, Audi | Canadian Tire
I know that the Porsche/VW/Audi version is imported from Europe, but not sure who the specific manufacturer is. I haven't used this on my Boxster, but I used some of their other versions in other cars and all I can say is that they sure have some pretty colors 
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01-06-2017, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newBgeek
For those of us living in Canada, you can use this from Canadian Tire OEM Vehicle Specific Coolant, Volkswagon, Audi | Canadian Tire
I know that the Porsche/VW/Audi version is imported from Europe, but not sure who the specific manufacturer is. I haven't used this on my Boxster, but I used some of their other versions in other cars and all I can say is that they sure have some pretty colors |
Wow. At that price it is a steel.
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01-07-2017, 10:44 PM
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This is what I use. Great stuff
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