Can you use Dex-cool in any car?
Dex-Cool IS NOT backward compatible. If you noticed ALL of the vehicles that it was put in from the factory DO NOT have any soldered components. Dex-Cool will literally eat the soldered welds on older (mostly copper) cooling components.
Is Dex-Cool compatible with other coolants?
Can you mix other coolants with Dex-Cool? Technically, you can mix coolant types, but before you go ahead and do it, let’s cover some things. Firstly, Dex-Cool and traditional anti-freeze don’t mix well. Currently, many coolant producers make solutions that aren’t Dex-Cool but are safe to mix with Dex-Cool.
What kind of antifreeze do I need for my car?
Prestone® DEX-COOL® (orange) antifreeze+coolant (AFC) is specially designed to work with All GM® vehicles 1995 & newer /GM approved formula (GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, Oldsmobile, Hummer), most Ford® vehicles 2011 – 2018 (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) and most FCA® vehicles 2013 & newer (Ram, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler).
How does antifreeze work in a car cooling system?
Antifreeze is the hidden hero of our car’s engines. If you don’t know how antifreeze works ,it’s pretty simple. Antifreeze is added to the water in your engine’s cooling system that lowers its freezing point (and raises its boiling point too).
What’s the difference between 2-EHA and DEX-COOL?
Within 14 months, the coolant had devoured the new radiator (confirmed by a very good radiator shop). 2-EHA is also known as Dex-Cool, but not all OAT based coolants are Dex-Cool. Some OAT coolants use inhibitors other than 2-EHA.
Where can I get car coolant for free?
If you need it in a hurry, you can have your maintenance package delivered to you for free if you spend over £40. Alternatively, it can be waiting for you at your local Halfords store by using our Click and Collect service. Whatever you choose, you can buy with confidence from Halfords.
Is there a problem with the Dexcool coolant?
Everyone assumes the problem was Dex-Cool, when in fact, the problem was the type of gasket material combined with the use of Dex-Cool. GM has redesigned the gaskets that the problem has now been fixed. GM still uses Dex-Cool coolant and there is no longer a problem with gasket coolant interaction.
What’s the difference between DEX COOL and regular antifreeze?
The idea was simple really Dex-Cool lasts longer than traditional antifreeze. In fact, most owner’s manuals put the change interval at 5 years or 100,000 miles or even longer for Dex-Cool. Can you mix other coolants with Dex-Cool?
Can you use Dexcool on a non GM car?
I’ve used dexcool in many GM and non GM vehicles, never had a problem. Just drain and refill, do not flush. This way you don’t introduce any contaminants. But it won’t hurt to use a universal long life coolant either, just drain the radiator and block, then refill, no flush.
Do you have to flush your Radiator with Dexcool?
This way you don’t introduce any contaminants. But it won’t hurt to use a universal long life coolant either, just drain the radiator and block, then refill, no flush. A little residual dexcool won’t hurt anything near as much as contaminants from flushing would.