Dex-Cool or Death Cool ???????
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by ECV-Tony
Change it. 
The instructions are right here in the forums. All you need are Rhino Ramps, Dex-Cool (from the dealer), plenty of distilled water and a few tools. Depending on what year you have the radiator petcock may be a different color, mine is green ('99 MN6). Just becareful not to twist too far. Took about 2 hours.
The instructions are right here in the forums. All you need are Rhino Ramps, Dex-Cool (from the dealer), plenty of distilled water and a few tools. Depending on what year you have the radiator petcock may be a different color, mine is green ('99 MN6). Just becareful not to twist too far. Took about 2 hours.
I agree with everything you said here except the part about paying a GM dealer for the Dex-Cool. Get it from Pep Boys, Auto Zone, NAPA, Wal-Mart, etc and save quite a bit on the price. 
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From: Modesto Ca
Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
I agree with everything you said here except the part about paying a GM dealer for the Dex-Cool. Get it from Pep Boys, Auto Zone, NAPA, Wal-Mart, etc and save quite a bit on the price.
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by ECV-Tony
I disagree. I went all over the place. Pep Boys, Auto Zone and Kragen only had Prestone Dex-Cool approved. The guys thier were telling me it's the same thing. I knew it wasn't and moved on. I won't set foot in a Wal-Mart. So I went to the dealership and got the right stuff. So what if it's a little more. My car is worth it.
Robert
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From: Modesto Ca
Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Hmm, kinda surprised you didn't find the Texaco Havoline brand of Dex-Cool. I think it's in the black jug. Your thorough flushing with distilled water is exactly the same thing I do plus I forgot that I too add a bottle of Royal Purple Purple Ice. Happy Vetting!
Robert
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by ECV-Tony
I disagree. I went all over the place. Pep Boys, Auto Zone and Kragen only had Prestone Dex-Cool approved. The guys thier were telling me it's the same thing. I knew it wasn't and moved on. I won't set foot in a Wal-Mart. So I went to the dealership and got the right stuff. So what if it's a little more. My car is worth it.
DH
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From: Modesto Ca
Originally Posted by intel55
hmmm Dex cool has been good to me. Use it in a few of my cars. Jsut changed on after 95,000 miles and all was good and that was after driving in the AZ heat 
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From: Hayward (Bay Area) CA
Originally Posted by ECV-Tony
That was what I was looking for...and I checked thoroughly and the salesman were trying to sell me prestone (LOL). Spent way more time than I should have just trying to get real Dex-Cool. I could have tried another town? The dealership was right down the street and they had the real thing. I used Redlines Watter Wetter but I've been hearing great things about Royal Purple. I will use that next time. Thanks LoneStar for the tip.
2 Questions - First, whats the difference in Dealer sold Dex-Cool, and the Prestone made Dex-Cool ? From what I remember, Prestone has made great cooling products over the years that I've used with no problems. I've had good results with Prestone products in the past, and was considering the Dex-Cool by Prestone (GM approved). And major difference in the Prestone/GM made Dex-Cool? Kragen has it for $10.99, GM has it for $18.99.
Second question, what's up with the Redline vs Royal Purple stuff now? Redline is well known brand among racers. I've heard the name Royal purple a few times too, lately. So, anyone got suggestions on adding the Royal purple's - Purple Ice... VS.... Redline's - Water Wetter
.From what I've read about Corvettes, they suggest not to use any additives in these cars.... So, now that brings up a 3rd issues... Should we use any of these additives at all....
Thanks in advance to all the Vette fans...
