antifreeze question
04-20-2011, 04:34 PM
#21
just because dexcool isint idiot proof, doesnt mean its junk...it means your an idiot because it doesnt work for you.
WATER QUALITY:
The integrity of the coolant is dependent upon the quality of DEX-COOL® and water. DEXCOOL
® is a product which has enhanced protection capability as well as an extended service
interval. These enhanced properties may be jeopardized by combining DEX-COOL® with poor
quality water. If you suspect the water in your area of being poor quality, it is recommended you
use distilled or de-ionized water with DEX-COOL®.
The integrity of the coolant is dependent upon the quality of DEX-COOL® and water. DEXCOOL
® is a product which has enhanced protection capability as well as an extended service
interval. These enhanced properties may be jeopardized by combining DEX-COOL® with poor
quality water. If you suspect the water in your area of being poor quality, it is recommended you
use distilled or de-ionized water with DEX-COOL®.
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pd..._04D-J-054.pdf
04-20-2011, 04:52 PM
#22
the dumbest thing GM did with Dexcool was leave it up to the owner of the car to decide what water is acceptable to put in the radiator.
i have city water here in Lima, but even when i get a glass of water straight from the tap, i can see little black specs floating around in it. i dont know what it is and i dont care, because the only thing i use it for is showering and brushing my teeth. whatever that black **** is, is not going to go anywhere near my cooling system regardless of what coolant is in it. but hey its "drinkable" so its good right? no.
thats where GM ran into problems. im assuming thats why they came out with the TSB here is to cover their asses. if you suspect poor quality water, use distilled water. how bout i just use distilled water anyways and avoid any problems? ok, works for me and has for years and years and will for years to come.
i have city water here in Lima, but even when i get a glass of water straight from the tap, i can see little black specs floating around in it. i dont know what it is and i dont care, because the only thing i use it for is showering and brushing my teeth. whatever that black **** is, is not going to go anywhere near my cooling system regardless of what coolant is in it. but hey its "drinkable" so its good right? no.
thats where GM ran into problems. im assuming thats why they came out with the TSB here is to cover their asses. if you suspect poor quality water, use distilled water. how bout i just use distilled water anyways and avoid any problems? ok, works for me and has for years and years and will for years to come.
