coolant question
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coolant question i put some prestone stuff in after i did the cam swap (the green stuff). i put 50/50 in. i have a 160 thermo and my cars running at 202 degrees (off a-tap) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> and the under the hood seems really hot. is that from the coolant, or from the extra compression from the heads (11.3)? should i throw the stock stuff back in?
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Re: coolant question Did you reprogram your fans to come on any earlier? I think the stock temp for the fans is 205 or something. Extra compression would make extra heat, but 11.3 should not be a problem.
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Re: coolant question the fans are programmed for a lower thermo- they are always going.
i know they arent compatable-there was a little left, but i was planning in flushing it again to get all the gasket out.
should i go back to dexcool, or keep the green stuff?
i know they arent compatable-there was a little left, but i was planning in flushing it again to get all the gasket out.
should i go back to dexcool, or keep the green stuff?
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Re: coolant question </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DriveATransAm:
<strong>the fans are programmed for a lower thermo- they are always going.
i know they arent compatable-there was a little left, but i was planning in flushing it again to get all the gasket out.
should i go back to dexcool, or keep the green stuff?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would use Dexcool. I know that with lexus, if you dont use toyota coolant, it will ruin the water pump. Im not sure if the same holds true for GM, but i wouldnt take the chance.. put the orange stuff back in
<img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />
<strong>the fans are programmed for a lower thermo- they are always going.
i know they arent compatable-there was a little left, but i was planning in flushing it again to get all the gasket out.
should i go back to dexcool, or keep the green stuff?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would use Dexcool. I know that with lexus, if you dont use toyota coolant, it will ruin the water pump. Im not sure if the same holds true for GM, but i wouldnt take the chance.. put the orange stuff back in
<img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />
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Re: coolant question You should definatley go back to dexcool. Dexcool is made to prevent corrosion in an aluminum engine. It also flows a little smoother causing less friction, in turn coolin' more effeciently. Also, if your car is under warranty, it could void it.
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Re: coolant question warrenty <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
i wonder if the cover the cam too, lol <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
i just had a bunch of green stuff laying around so i filled it with that. i will pick some dexcool up today and clean it all out.
i dont think theres much air left in it...ive been checking and running it and i dont see any more air bubles <shrug>
i wonder if the cover the cam too, lol <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
i just had a bunch of green stuff laying around so i filled it with that. i will pick some dexcool up today and clean it all out.
i dont think theres much air left in it...ive been checking and running it and i dont see any more air bubles <shrug>
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Re: coolant question Well Roy, you got your answer already! I can't believe you mixed Green stuff with Orange stuff. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Silly boy!
You specifically need Dexcool (or Tang as I call it) in our cars, unless you powerflush the whole system and convert back to the good ol Ethyl Glycol (green stuff).
Silly boy!
You specifically need Dexcool (or Tang as I call it) in our cars, unless you powerflush the whole system and convert back to the good ol Ethyl Glycol (green stuff).
