Is Dex-Cool coolant Green?
What color is Dex-Cool®?” It’s true, coolant liquid comes in different colors, most commonly green (orange for Dex-Cool®). Each color is a unique formula that should not be mixed.
Where can I exchange old Dexcool for fresh coolant?
GM recommends coolant exchangers as the proper method to exchange the old Dex-Cool coolant in your GM vehicle with fresh coolant. Most automotive repair shops will be able to handle this service for you, and handle disposal of the old coolant.
What happens if you mix DEX-COOL with green coolant?
Mixture of alternate chemicals will void the GM endorsement, will degrade coolant integrity, and possibly damage the coolant system of your GM vehicle. Dex-Cool has been formulated to be orange in order to help visually distinguish it from traditional green colored coolant.
What’s the difference between Green and orange Dexcool?
These actions will avert the problems associated with Dexcool or any other coolant product. Watch for signs of oil or rust. The color of healthy engine coolant is green (for ethylene glycol) or orange (for Dexcool). A rusty color indicates that the rust inhibitor in the coolant has broken down and it can no longer control rust and scale buildup.
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.
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.
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.
Can you use long life coolant without Dexcool?
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. I kept the Dex too but had the shop change it for me.
Can you replace the Dexcool in a garden hose?
Some say a tiny bit of Dexcool left is not a problem. What is the correct procedure to replace the Dexcool with other coolant? I don’t have access to a garden hose. Save yourself the trouble, and just bring it to a shop and have the coolant exchanged.