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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 07:55 AM
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Default Which antifreeze?

Im about to dump my old antifreeze from my 98 I bought the car used back in may and dont have an owners manual so my question is which antifreeze
is the best to use?


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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 08:41 AM
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Dex-cool :yesnod:
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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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Great time to replace the thermostat too.
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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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Havolin Dex-Cool, or the GM brand of Dex-Cool. DO NOT put in the old type of anti-freeze, as the two do not mix well, and unless you work very hard, you will not get all of the old coolant out. :)
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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 08:33 PM
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You have to use DEX COOL or your sensors will act up. There are severla brands that you can purchase. Prestone, ect all work fine as long as it says Dex-Cool on the bottle. May be orange or pink..

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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 12:13 AM
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I hate DexSludge. Can't wait to flush my system next week.
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 12:16 AM
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Dex-Cool for sure. Bad things happen when you go with the green organic coolants.
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Bad things, eh?
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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I use the prestone in the silver jug. Extended life, silicate and phosphate free or whatever. It smells good and works good and is sometimes easier to find.
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