*Cheaper* coolant - Saab!

[bfd]

In the SF Bay Area, BMW "blue" coolant cost anywhere from $25-30 PER GALLON. You can get "Mini" coolant for a bit less at $20-22 PER GALLON.

However, knowing that in the US, BMW coolant is Valvoline Zerex G-48 (see www.valvoline-technology.com), I found that SAAB coolant, p/n 0268177, is the SAME THANG!

Yup, its blue, comes in a white container with the clear line on the side, and all the same ingredients as BMW:
"Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1), Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6), Sebacic Acid (111-20-6), Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2), 2-Ethylthexanoic Acid (149-57-5), Corrosion Inhibitors, Defoamer, Sillicates and Dyes."

The only difference are the front and back stickers and the cap is white, not black. BFD!!!

I found Saab "blue" coolant for $12 per gallon (Downtown Saab in Oakland). SF Saab agreed to match the price, bargain!

[Eric Clark]

Great find! I hope you are right.

[shragon]

awesome info! saab santa clara is less than 10 min away from me!

[shragon]

doing a quick search, looks like volvo also uses g48.

anyway, thanks again for the info. i'll know where to go when i need some coolant in the future.

[Derek A.]

Hepu also makes the blue coolant - I have found it aftermarket for a lot loss.

[bfd]

Hepu also makes the blue coolant - I have found it aftermarket for a lot loss.

Hepu? Where do you get Hepu coolant in the US? Also, how much less is it? Thanks!

[632 Regal]

I dont believe I'm going here...lol

[Derek A.]

www.alleuro.com

$14 a gallon I think - can't find an invoice around here.

[dacoyote]

Come on Jeff... we all know what you wanta say.....

BMW + Cheap = Lots of Money.....

Nuff Said...

[632 Regal]

Come on Jeff... we all know what you wanta say.....

BMW + Cheap = Lots of Money.....

Nuff Said...

Nope... this one is debated and argued all year, not a seasonal issue...lol
:D

[dacoyote]

Nope... this one is debated and argued all year, not a seasonal issue...lol
:D

I was going to write something whitty.. but then I realized that all I really wanted was the post count...

[peterllo]

Right there on the Valvoline page:
BMW approved, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Mini, Saab, Volvo, GM.

GReat detective work!

[632 Regal]

Id believe them then, I mean it's written and youll save 3 bux over 2-3 years...wow


Right there on the Valvoline page:
BMW approved, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Mini, Saab, Volvo, GM.

GReat detective work!

[DanH]

This place is selling it for <$10/gal, but they say its green in color, and you say its blue? It has the same p/n posted...

---Product Description---

Engine Coolant

Item #: 0268177

Car Type: SAAB ALL

Models/Years: Models produced before 01

Description: All-season. Protects engine’s cooling system against corrosion, freezing and boil-over. Silicate-free. Phosphate-free. Bittering agent added for child and pet safety. 1 gallon.

Status: Available

US$9.23

Additional Info: Green in color

Source: http://patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1608&mcid=2&cid=213&scid=239

[bfd]

This place is selling it for <$10/gal, but they say its green in color, and you say its blue? It has the same p/n posted...

---Product Description---

Engine Coolant

Item #: 0268177

Car Type: SAAB ALL

Models/Years: Models produced before 01

Description: All-season. Protects engine’s cooling system against corrosion, freezing and boil-over. Silicate-free. Phosphate-free. Bittering agent added for child and pet safety. 1 gallon.

Status: Available

US$9.23

Additional Info: Green in color

Source: http://patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1608&mcid=2&cid=213&scid=239

Looking at the picture, that's it! Its the same white container as BMW with only the white cap (instead of black) and different labels. If you look on the side, there's a clear line so you can see the color of the coolant . On the 2 bottles I bought the color is BLUE!

I know Saab has another color coolant, but I was told it was orange....