Pentosin coolant v. Porsche coolant

[Samson]

Originally Posted by Lobo1186

it doesnt hurt just to answer his question either... some people (like myself) wouldnt mind knowing and when i see this thread and read through to find out someone just wanted to be a troll

I completely forgot about mike.focke... thanks for the link!

[Lobo1186]

anytime :chicken:

[jmatta]

I was quoted in one of the posts, but I refilled my car with OEM stuff when I changed to the LN low temp t-stat. Even though my shop uses Pentosin, I just wanted the OEM stuff as the difference in price was negligible.

So I haven't helped your cause...

They also swear by Royal Purple, but that will cause a whole other uproar.

[Lobo1186]

sorry i misquoted you... kindof. but either way some people use it... it works

[Topless]

Related subject:
I recently replaced my coolant (Peak extended life) and the procedure for burping the air was a little scary. It took a long time to purge the air and things got a little too hot for my comfort zone...220+ but all ended well. This is definitely not like flushing the Toyota. Follow the instructions carefully.

[Samson]

Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered Pentosin for $12/gallon... added to my list of other maintenance to do in the next couple of weeks. Sweeeet.

If my car blows up, I'm blaming you, JFP in PA and your red font color.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Samson

If my car blows up, I'm blaming you, JFP in PA and your red font color.

You are totally on your own on this one…………….

[jmatta]

"the procedure for burping the air was a little scary"

When I changed mine, I followed the procedure on Pedro's site initially. I then drove the car to my WI home (approx 125 miles) with the bleeder valve open. Next morning when cool, I topped it off and closed the valve and it's been fine since.

[dallison]

did you buy this locally or on the net? I am having trouble finding any coolant besides at the dealer.

Originally Posted by Samson

Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered Pentosin for $12/gallon... added to my list of other maintenance to do in the next couple of weeks. Sweeeet.

If my car blows up, I'm blaming you, JFP in PA and your red font color.

[ekam]

Originally Posted by dallison

did you buy this locally or on the net? I am having trouble finding any coolant besides at the dealer.

Call Suncoast or Sunset Porsche. Both great dealers should have the lowest price.

On Suncoast's web store...
http://www.e-partssales.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=00004330105&Category_Code=986Cooling

[Samson]

Originally Posted by dallison

did you buy this locally or on the net? I am having trouble finding any coolant besides at the dealer.

Ah - forgot to follow up on this one.

The "gallon" for $12 that was listed on PartsTrain.com was actually 1.5 liters (about 1/3 gallon).

I brought this mistake to their attention and returned the Pentosin, but they didn't care or make any kind of apology or offer any way to make up for their error... great customer service there. When I asked to speak with a manager, they hung up on me. I called back again, and they hung up on me a second time.

They still haven't fixed the error on their website where it clearly states "1 Gallon, 1 Gallon Size Container".

Anyway, if you don't go the auto store route, just get the Porsche stuff. It's cheaper than Pentosin.