Thoughts on Dexcool v.s. Green
Originally Posted by cantdrv65
Someone already posted this in the other thread but "motor age" magazine which is a publication of the ASE group has already done a study and did in fact conclude that GM Dexcool eats away at gasket material.....
Maybe someone can find that article...
Maybe someone can find that article...
I don't know if that is it but good article....
Its also interesting to note that GM chose to use Dexcool in the Pontiac Vibe while Toyota REFUSED to put it in the Matrix......Same car, same plant...
Its also interesting to note that GM chose to use Dexcool in the Pontiac Vibe while Toyota REFUSED to put it in the Matrix......Same car, same plant...
Originally Posted by cantdrv65
Its also interesting to note that GM chose to use Dexcool in the Pontiac Vibe while Toyota REFUSED to put it in the Matrix......Same car, same plant...
Banned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by cantdrv65
I don't know if that is it but good article....
Its also interesting to note that GM chose to use Dexcool in the Pontiac Vibe while Toyota REFUSED to put it in the Matrix......Same car, same plant...
Its also interesting to note that GM chose to use Dexcool in the Pontiac Vibe while Toyota REFUSED to put it in the Matrix......Same car, same plant...
They probably haven't tested Dexcool in the motor themselves, so they just figure play it safe and stick with what they use in their other cars. Makes sense.
GM uses Dexcool in their cars, and they have tested it extensively, so they stick with that.
Can't make everyone happy.
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,017
Likes: 0
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
I have followed this thread and all I can say is wow!
Once again, I would use what the car was DESIGNED with in mind.
I also think that until some scientific data regarding the differences in DexCool and Green coolant is presented, that we cannot make any CONCLUSIVE decisions.
I think the problem with Chaco's seals was not due to the coolant, but probably a manufacturing/installation error with the seals that showed up 40k miles down the road.
I know MANY people with cars that have Dex in them and have not heard of any of them having seals being eaten by the Dexcool alone.
I sure hope Dexcool is OK because my dad's brand new Duramax has a BUNCH in it and I don't think he wants to take it to the dealer for eaten away seals...
Once again, I would use what the car was DESIGNED with in mind.
I also think that until some scientific data regarding the differences in DexCool and Green coolant is presented, that we cannot make any CONCLUSIVE decisions.
I think the problem with Chaco's seals was not due to the coolant, but probably a manufacturing/installation error with the seals that showed up 40k miles down the road.
I know MANY people with cars that have Dex in them and have not heard of any of them having seals being eaten by the Dexcool alone.
I sure hope Dexcool is OK because my dad's brand new Duramax has a BUNCH in it and I don't think he wants to take it to the dealer for eaten away seals...
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
