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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 04:09 PM
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Default Need a quick tip. What kind of coolant goes in our cars?
I bought some Prestone 5/150 extended life coolant. Is this the right stuff? We have to put the pink color stuff in right?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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i use the Havoline (red orange color). be sure to find "DEX-Cool" on the label
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Ok, it has dexcool on the front. so do i need to flusj the whole system, or can i just add it?
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if adding/topping just add clean water
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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well i changed the timing belt, so it is empty right now
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 04:22 PM
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*scratching head* =)
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use the Dex-cool, i mixed mine like 60/40 coolant/distilled water. i'm in fl where it is never cold.
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