Do not mix Dex-Cool with regular anti-freeze! He said a complete extensive flush and cleaning was required before putting in the universal antifreeze. Most automotive repair shops will be able to handle this service for you, and handle disposal of the old coolant.Take your vehicle to a shop and have the coolant drained immediately if you have mixed in other coolants.
You can also check with your (manufacturer) dealership parts department. Rust, dirt and other particles can clog up the cooling system and cause problems.Variations of coolant/antifreeze can come in; pink, red, orange, blue, green, and yellow. To submit your questions or ideas, or to simply learn more about It Still Works, Check in your owners manual to see exactly which type of coolant to add to your vehicle.
Don't mix pink coolant and blue coolant, it could end in a gooey mess. Many companies like VW and Audi recommend using G12/G13 coolants on their system.
I like to use the manufacturers recommended coolant but I tend to be a bit anal about things like that. I can tell you this, if you mix dex-cool with regular.. it turns to mud and you'll have all kinds of problems, so if it doesn't say "compatible" then don't mix . You might have heard the conventional wisdom not to mix them, but the truth runs much deeper than that.
Mixture of alternate chemicals will void the GM endorsement, will degrade coolant integrity, and possibly damage the coolant system of your GM vehicle. She has driven hundreds of vehicles, not only new cars but beaters without heaters, fast cars on fire, slow cars in snow, off-road trucks in the mucks, and old pickups with pups. You can also check with your (manufacturer) dealership parts department. Mixing green coolant will reduce the effectiveness of Dex-Cool from 5 years/150,000 miles down to only 2 years/30,000 miles.Purchase Dex-Cool to top off your coolant. If you are looking to switch between the two coolants, you will have to wait until the original coolant is thoroughly flushed through the engine. For example, Unless you’re an expert on the exact chemical composition and reactions of the various types, keep it simple and stick with what the manufacturer recommends. You can obtain the appropriate coolant at an automotive parts supply store. GM recommends coolant exchangers as the proper method to exchange the old Dex-Cool coolant in your GM vehicle with fresh coolant. Various aftermarket companies and vehicle manufacturers use different colors. Some vehicles require it every 2 years whilst others can come with a ‘lifetime’ blend of coolant. If in doubt, ask a store employee to help you locate the correct coolant.Use a coolant exchanger to replace your Dex-Cool coolant. There are several private companies that sell Dex-Cool including Shell and Prestone. The first coolant was Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT). Link to post Share on other sites . Why anyone would use blue EG coolant (which also only lasts 2 years) these days though is beyond me, just buy the OAT (pink) still and change it every 4 years to give your engine the best protection. I've done this a few times without repercussion. Dex-Cool has been formulated to be orange in order to help visually distinguish it from traditional green colored coolant. it might not be working as intended). That $20 hose can easily cost you $2k in repairs if it lets go. For example, Toyota has green and red, but it depends on the year and model of the vehicle as to which kind is needed. 00Silverado4x4 513 00Silverado4x4 513 MSgt USAF retired!
Mixture of alternate chemicals will void the GM endorsement, will degrade coolant integrity, and possibly damage the coolant system of your GM vehicle. She’s driven heaps of Jeeps, miles in muscle and once took her gran in a car from Japan. It is used for several purposes in your vehicle. If you’re paying attention, you’ll notice there are different colors of coolant: green, orange, and purple. From concentrate, most of the time a 50 percent coolant and 50 percentThis again depends on your specific vehicle’s manufacturer recommendation. And that's only because G12 has better lubricating capacities (which is why it is sometimes called "lifelong coolant"). Mixing can cause sludge to form and potentially lead to engine failure.