Dexcool = Death?!?!?!
Madigon
07-18-2003, 08:48 PM
I was being ignorant in the parts store today... bought some extended life Dexcool (orange) antifreeze/coolant for my 2000 'stang. Went home and remembered that there were some major problems with dexcool and the standard coolant in most cars. I know for sure they won't mix, but here's my question:
If I flush the radiator coolant, then clean it (radiator flush), am i able to drop the dexcool in the radiator without it damaging my radiator or my engine? I have to know exact answers not "maybe" or "I think so", because it can be a major problem if there is one.
I bought the stuff today and I wished I could change it today so hopefully Ill get an answer before the parts store closes...
If I flush the radiator coolant, then clean it (radiator flush), am i able to drop the dexcool in the radiator without it damaging my radiator or my engine? I have to know exact answers not "maybe" or "I think so", because it can be a major problem if there is one.
I bought the stuff today and I wished I could change it today so hopefully Ill get an answer before the parts store closes...
Los
07-19-2003, 03:53 AM
I don't think there is a problem but why would you want to put Dexcool in your car?
The green stuff is better, imo. I've seen a lot of cars go to shit with dexcool.
The green stuff is better, imo. I've seen a lot of cars go to shit with dexcool.
Madigon
07-19-2003, 06:44 AM
Dexcool will most certainly eat away at the core of my radiator... I did some reasearch while waiting. So I'm taking it back and flushing the system tomorrow... oh well.
I guess I'll try the stuff like Zerex or something made by valvoline. I also need to use that fuel system cleaner i bought ( yay! ).
I guess I'll try the stuff like Zerex or something made by valvoline. I also need to use that fuel system cleaner i bought ( yay! ).
Los
07-19-2003, 01:26 PM
Yes. I heard through the grapevine about a lot of different GM cars having coolant failure because of Dex.
4mula
07-19-2003, 10:58 PM
As a side note the failures all of you are talking about is for every model, mixing Dex and Glycol will leave you with a thick gel in the cooling system, yes it will spell death.
Los
07-20-2003, 02:49 AM
We all love the muddy look it gives. :dogpile:
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