For a couple decades now, GM has used a type of coolant known as Dex-Cool. Despite not being called antifreeze, it still accomplishes the same task, so you don’t have to worry about replacing Dex-Cool for the winter months or anything like that.
Can you mix Dex Cool antifreeze with regular antifreeze?
Do not mix Dex-Cool with regular anti-freeze! 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.
What type of coolant is Dex cool?
PRODUCT DETAILS. ACDelco GM OE Dex-Cool Antifreeze Extended Life Coolant Concentrate is an orange, silicate and phosphate free, premium-grade coolant/antifreeze that is formulated with a chemical composition that minimizes breakdown of metal components in contact with the fluid.
Is Dex Cool antifreeze a problem?
In the 1990s, GM introduced an engine coolant called Dexcool. It’s supposed to last 5 years or 150,000 miles, but there have been problems with this coolant. Cooling systems that use Dexcool exhibit more acid buildup and rust in the system when the coolant level gets low and oxygen is allowed to enter the system.
Can I use Prestone instead of Dex-cool?
Can You Mix Prestone With Dex-Cool? Your car and every other vehicle will be able to use Prestone. It’s not tainted by any other coolant or additive as it can be mixed with all.
What happens if you use green coolant instead of Dex-cool?
Engine Materials
Unless a previous owner has used traditional green coolant in your vehicle, using DEX-COOL for an aluminum engine will help minimize corrosion. While traditional green coolant is designed to change color due to corrosion, it does not change color due to corrosion occurring in aluminum engines.
When did GM stop using Dex cool?
Dex-Cool, which is made by Texaco, is being used exclusively by General Motors in some buildout 1995 models and all 1996 cars and trucks except Saturn and Geo. GM postponed using Dex-Cool in Saturn cars until the 1997 model year because it did not have enough data to make use of the new coolant possible in 1996 models.
What color is universal antifreeze?
Traditional North American “green” antifreeze, the original “universal” formula that everybody used until the introduction of today’s extended-life coolants.
What happens if you use the wrong color antifreeze?
It’s important to note that the type of coolant you should use can’t accurately be identified by color. Using the wrong coolant can lead to corrosion and other damages to the radiator, water pump, radiator hoses, cylinder gasket, and more.
What vehicles take Dex cool?
Antifreeze + Coolant. Designed to work with all GM ® vehicles 1995 & newer (GM ®-approved), most Ford ® vehicles 2011-2018 and most Chrysler ® vehicles 2013 & newer.
Is Dex cool pink or orange?
Registered. the OEM dexcool is pink, yes.
What color is Dexcool coolant?
Color. Unlike regular coolants, DEX-COOL coolants will often color change to differentiate itself from them. DEX-COOL is primarily orange or red whereas regular coolant is usually green.
Who makes DexCool coolant?
Zerex Dex-Cool Antifreeze / Coolant
Zerex from Valvoline is the #1 selling OEM-approved coolant brand.
Does Dex Cool eat gaskets?
if your using Dex Cool antifreeze, its eating away at your engines gaskets and cooling system components. it could also get inside your engine and mix with your oil from gaskets or alumiunm parts being eatin away from the dex cool.
Can you mix Prestone antifreeze with any other antifreeze?
Prestone is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolant/antifreeze, making it the best choice for you. You can use it to top up your car or to refill the cooling system after you’ve drained and flushed it.
Can you put water in a Dex-Cool system?
Can You Add Water To Dex Coolant? Dexcool antifreeze is still under debate on GM’s own consumer site. If mixing any antifreeze with water for a 50/50 mix, distilled water is highly recommended.
