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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:27 AM
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I want to drain the antifreeze and refill I want to know what the best antifreeze to use.
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I want to drain the antifreeze and refill I want to know what the best antifreeze to use.
Any "Dex-Cool", which is the factory fill - that's what should be in it now, unless someone has switched it to something else. Is it orange in color? I prefer Havoline brand if you can find it.
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I use Prestone brand Dex-cool. 50/50 with distilled water.
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