What happens if you mix Dex-cool?
When mixed together they form a gel-like substance that stops coolant flow, and consequently, the engine overheats. There are some coolants that claim compatibility with Dexcool, but I would rather err conservatively and add what the system is supposed to take rather than gamble.
Can you mix water and Dex-cool?
both mentioned you should have a 50/50 mix of DEXCOOL and distilled water so I guess the answer is yes…..but it should be distilled water.
Can you mix G12 and Dex-cool?
It is dyed either reddish pink or orange depending on manufacturer – either way these two colors can be mixed. You may find lots of conflicting opinions about this online, however, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) forms show that G12 and Dex-Cool are equivalent and compatible with one another – look for yourself.
Can you mix DexCool 50/50 antifreeze?
Firstly, Dex-Cool and traditional anti-freeze don’t mix well. Though they can work together in a pinch, after extended use, they can react and create a gel, which can be very damaging to multiple components of your cooling system. For that reason, the best thing for your Chevy or GM vehicle is to stick with Dex-Cool.
What happens if you mix Dexcool with antifreeze?
Dex-Cool is a specially formulated GM coolant which will not mix with traditional coolants, and was used in various GM applications up through the 2004 model year. Click to see full answer. Moreover, what happens if you mix antifreeze with Dexcool? The green and orange coolants do not mix.
What kind of coolant can you use with Dexcool?
This is incorrect, Prestone makes green coolant that is compatible with Dexcool or standard anti-freeze. What can you mix with Dexcool? Distilled, drinking water or TAP (with quite a few minerals). On GM’s own consumer site, the debate regarding its Dexcool antifreeze continues.
Can you mix distilled water and coolant for anti-freeze?
It is recommended that when you go for the next engine service you flash out coolants and replace the anti-freeze with a new one. The first thing you need to confirm whenever you purchase your anti-freeze is that it is not diluted. To create a concentrate mix of 50 percent distilled water and 50 percent coolant.
What does DEX COOL extended life coolant concentrate do?
Based on carboxylate technology, GM OE Dex-Cool Antifreeze Extended Life Coolant Concentrate has the properties needed to optimize the efficiencies of the new hybrid vehicles.
Dex-Cool is a specially formulated GM coolant which will not mix with traditional coolants, and was used in various GM applications up through the 2004 model year. Click to see full answer. Moreover, what happens if you mix antifreeze with Dexcool? The green and orange coolants do not mix.
This is incorrect, Prestone makes green coolant that is compatible with Dexcool or standard anti-freeze. What can you mix with Dexcool? Distilled, drinking water or TAP (with quite a few minerals). On GM’s own consumer site, the debate regarding its Dexcool antifreeze continues.
It is recommended that when you go for the next engine service you flash out coolants and replace the anti-freeze with a new one. The first thing you need to confirm whenever you purchase your anti-freeze is that it is not diluted. To create a concentrate mix of 50 percent distilled water and 50 percent coolant.
Can you use deathcool as an antifreeze in a car?
I have, plenty of times, with vehicles that use generic green coolant you’ll be just fine using the dex-cool Deathcool is the only antifreeze that causes corrosion when air is introduced into the cooling system. The old inorganic green antifreeze didn’t do this unless it wasn’t changed on schedule where the corrosive inhibitors broke down.