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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Antifreeze

alright on my 3.8 it sais to use "Dex-Cool" antifreeze coolant and dumb me didnt see that until after i put regular Prestone antifreez anyway, i just want to know what "Dex Cool" is they are talking about and if me putting regular antifreeze in it is harming it and what it could do..?
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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yea, i would definately flush it immediately the 2 dont mix well together.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Yes, flush the snot out of it, and use the new Prestone universal. The Dex Cool is GM's pink stuff that is not all GM cracked it up to be....
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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well the stuff i used sais you can use it with ANY vehicle and any other color antifreeze...?
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Then you are fine as is....
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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thats what i was thinking becausei havent had any problems at all with it... doesnt run rough, doesnt over heat... runs perfect.. on the other hand.. what chevy doesnt!!!..
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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I would still flush it,but thats just me
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Don't bother flushing it.

The point of Dex Cool is to change coolant every 5 years instead of 1 or 2 with the green stuff.

They are both Ethelyne Glycol and totally interchangeable otherwise.

Next time you flush the system out (in 2 years) go back to Dex-Cool and you'll be set for 5 more years after that.
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevy16
on the other hand.. what chevy doesnt!!!..
well, arent you just soooo funny
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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^Thank You!!
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