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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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this is going to sound very technical but: is it ok to mix the green stuff with the orange stuff?
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleHoov
this is going to sound very technical but: is it ok to mix the green stuff with the orange stuff?
Orange stuff? .....as in what...??.. Green stuff.....yea
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Dex-Cool coolant that has been made for all series II models is in there for a reason!
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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ummmm, iv had dex cool in my car for about 5 months, had it flushed and filled, what seems to be the big deal, isnt actually better for your cooling system. i havent had any issues with it.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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yeah ive got the dex cool in there now, at least i assume so, cause its the orange color,so i need to find a coolant that says it mixes with dex cool right?
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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also whats the policy on adding straight water? the reason i ask is other ppl drive my car besides me.and if for some reason someone thinks it needs more coolant i dont want somethin gettin messed up.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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Just don't mix the two. Why monkey around with Dexcool when the car was built for green coolant? :?

Series 2 gets Dex-Cool by default. :?: Cool :P
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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also whats the policy on adding straight water? the reason i ask is other ppl drive my car besides me.and if for some reason someone thinks it needs more coolant i dont want somethin gettin messed up.
It is ok to add water, distiled is better but tap should be fine. Just make sure you keep a good mixture. You can buy a measure to tell you what you mixture is rated for. You wouldn't want to have to much water in there and crack your block when it gets cold.
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Meh..I thought I read that all Series II NA and SC got Dexcool....not that I care :?
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