Anco wiper blades called a CR best buy
"L Alpert" > wrote in message
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> "jim beam" > wrote in message
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>> Retired VIP wrote:
>>> On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:34:01 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article >,
>>>> "L Alpert" > wrote:
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>>>>> I have never had an issue with the Hondas I have owned over the past
>>>>> 30 years or so using off the shelf items such as ATF, antifreeze,
>>>>> brake fluid, oil, etc.
>>>>>
>>>>> I seriously doubt that there is anything "special" about them other
>>>>> than the label.
>>>> Go ahead, then, use non-Honda ATF and tell us what you think.
>>>>
>>>> Same with coolant.
>>>>
>>>> Shoot, same with power steering fluid nowadays.
>>>>
>>>> They're all part of a complex system that's highly engineered. Long
>>>> gone are the days of everybody using the same stuff that's off the
>>>> shelf at Goober's gas station.
>>>
>>> What is so 'highly engineered' about a power steering system? Exactly
>>> what is there about Honda, Toyota, GM, Ford or Chrysler power steering
>>> fluid that makes it special? ATF fluid needs to supply the proper
>>> friction modifiers so there is a difference between Ford and GM ATF
>>> but if the after-market ATF has the proper modifiers, it will perform
>>> the same as the OEM stuff.
>>>
>>> I've been using Preston Anti-freeze (the green stuff) in my cars for
>>> the last 45 years and I have never had a engine or cooling system
>>> problem that could have been caused by the coolant. Why pay $15.00 a
>>> gallon for anti-freeze that carries a GM or Ford brand when I can get
>>> something just as good for half the price?
>>>
>>> Jack
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>> antifreeze with silicates [cheap corrosion inhibitors] cause much sorter
>> seal lives. there's increased abrasion of the seal interface.
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> The correct type of antifreeze can be purchased for any vehicle.
>
But not all antifreeze of the same type are created equal for a particular
vehicle.
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