Quick dumb coolant question
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Burning Brakes
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Quick dumb coolant question
As the subject states, I installed my new painted coolant tanks this weekend and I need to top off the Dex-cool coolant. I just can't seem to find it. Do I need to go to GM or am I just missing it in plain site? 
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It's usually printed in a smaller font size on the jugs, I've found. The mfr's print their brand in big letters and then the compatible type, e.g. Dexcool, Chrysler, etc. in a smaller font elsewhere on the container so look closely.
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Prestone is selling an anti-freeze that they say is compatible with the red or green. I saw it in an auto supply shop, no idea what colour it is.
Wonder if they are going to stop producing the red.
Just a thought.
Ron ...
Wonder if they are going to stop producing the red.
Just a thought.
Ron ...
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I would think that most auto parts stores would carry it - they do around here.
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Originally Posted by NoelsTorchredZ
As the subject states, I installed my new painted coolant tanks this weekend and I need to top off the Dex-cool coolant. I just can't seem to find it. Do I need to go to GM or am I just missing it in plain site?
Last edited by hep; Mar 7, 2005 at 08:47 PM. Reason: addition
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Originally Posted by RonJ
Prestone is selling an anti-freeze that they say is compatible with the red or green. I saw it in an auto supply shop, no idea what colour it is.
Wonder if they are going to stop producing the red.
Just a thought.
Ron ...
Wonder if they are going to stop producing the red.
Just a thought.
Ron ...
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Two parts stores in my area have dropped Dex and are only carrying this new stuff. I complained but they didn't seem to care, just kept saying this would work OK and not to worry. 
Guess I will have to find a new parts store huh.
