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Old May 20, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Default About to flush radiator, few questions.

Actually, just one. I bought some Prestone 50/50 mix Dexcool from the parts store today. This is what i need, right?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Yes, and some distilled water. I used dexcool, but some recommend against it because it tends to gum up. A performance shop near where I live said they would not recommend dexcool, and that GM is going through a lawsuit over the use of dexcool.
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You dont need to add water since its 50/50.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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You don't NEED to add water, but I don't like a 50/50 mix personally.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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I guess it would depend alot on the climate but, 50/50 is a pretty safe bet. what do you like to run?
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