coolant question
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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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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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</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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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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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).
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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).
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Trans Am, ok you got me. Guess I looked over the cam swap part. Yeah, Im a dumb ***! Sorry? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />