What kind of coolant does a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Where can I buy DEX-COOL compatible coolant?
I purchased the Dex-Cool compatible coolant from O’Reilly’s auto parts for my sons old Pontiac when I replaced the coolant. I would not buy green coolant, 5 year coolant is only $2 more.
How long does GM DEX COOL antifreeze last?
On its website, GM claims Dex-Cool will last 5 years or 150,000 miles but a steady stream of consumers insist the product is defective and has damaged their vehicles. GM is quick to clarify its confidence in the antifreeze by stating that the GM owner’s manual recommended 150,000-mile service interval is…
Is there a warranty on GM antifreeze?
GM is quick to clarify its confidence in the antifreeze by stating that the GM owner’s manual recommended 150,000-mile service interval is not a warranty guarantee.
How many GM vehicles have DEX COOL in them?
“I just recently saw about the Dex-Cool problems and that is what I have been using in my vehicle since that is the kind that is required from the automakers,” Patricia said. Dex-Cool is now used in almost 40 million vehicles sold by GM since 1996.
What was the problem with the Dex coolant?
Samuel in Bellville, Ohio experienced a similar problem with sludge in the cooling system of his car. “I have sludge in my coolant caused by Dex-Cool,’ he wrote. “GM demands that the coolant be used. So far it’s just the gasket that has to be replaced.
On its website, GM claims Dex-Cool will last 5 years or 150,000 miles but a steady stream of consumers insist the product is defective and has damaged their vehicles. GM is quick to clarify its confidence in the antifreeze by stating that the GM owner’s manual recommended 150,000-mile service interval is…
GM is quick to clarify its confidence in the antifreeze by stating that the GM owner’s manual recommended 150,000-mile service interval is not a warranty guarantee.
Do you have to use DEX COOL on your car?
If your car or truck came from the factory with Dex-Cool, you should continue to use that coolant both as replacement and to top off the radiator, the mechanics say. Last but not least, if your car came from the factory with standard “green” antifreeze, don’t switch to Dex-Cool.