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Mar 15, 2008 | 08:05 AM

FST WIN0

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Ive been reading on this boards not to use DEX-COOL but in my owners manual it says to use nothing but DEX-COOL and water. SOOOOOOO what should I use???

Mar 15, 2008 | 08:52 AM

sroach20

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most of the new antifreeze they sell is for all makes and models. youll be fine with those, and they will mix with dexcool.

Mar 15, 2008 | 12:13 PM

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When I look at the fluid, its Orange, so Orange stuff is going back in. But like said some of the newer stuff is mixable.

Mar 15, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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DexCool sucks. Drain, flush, and refill with the new compatible stuff. That way you are safe with any residual DexCool. Camaro is done, and I will be doing that to the Avalanche when I get to coolant change time (old school 24k miles).

Mar 15, 2008 | 07:09 PM

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My votes for dex-cool or like mentioned above a coolant thats compatible with both conventional and dex-cool.

If you try a search you could read multiple opinions on this topic.

Mar 15, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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I'm running Prestone (I think) 50/50 premix, dexcool compatible, with a dash of red line water wetter. No problems so far.

If you're gonna add water, it should be distilled water. you can buy it at the grocery store or CVS.

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