What Type of Coolant?
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What Type of Coolant?
I have read that certain types of antifreeze can damage the intake manifold gasket. What type/brand of coolant should I be using in my 95 Bonneville SE?
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personally i think it'* just a myth they will all eventually turn to acid and eat thing that you dont want them too just use whatever is in your car now in terms of color but prestone makes good stuff
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Here is a good short article explaining different coolant.
Looks like it is put together by Napa but appears to be accurate.
Universal Coolant: The Ultimate Antifreeze?
Looks like it is put together by Napa but appears to be accurate.
Universal Coolant: The Ultimate Antifreeze?
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I have dexcool in mine. It had been filled with dexcool about 6 months ago from the mechanic the previous owner knew. Would it be a good idea to flush this crap out and put in good quality green coolant? I highly doubt dexcool can last 150,000 miles.
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I removed my dex last year and filled with green. Not because I don't like dex, or fear it will damage my engine. but because I like the fact that if the green drips on the ground, you can see it'* green very easy. I want all my fluids easy to identify.
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New Dex isnt old Dex. So the debate is pointless. And wont allow it to be entertained in the Forum further. I change every 3-4 years regardless. this is winter #4 for the GXP. will be flushing this coming spring. For those that want to switch, I would use Prestone universal. Neither Dex likes straight green and you'll never get all the Dex buildup out with a simple flush.
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