What happens if you mix antifreeze with Dexcool?
What happens if you mix antifreeze with Dexcool?
This is one of those questions usually asked after the fact, and usually engine damage has already occurred. The green and orange coolants do not mix. When mixed together they form a gel-like substance that stops coolant flow, and consequently, the engine overheats.
Can you mix ethylene glycol with Dexcool?
Although DEX-COOL® type antifreeze can be mixed with standard ethylene glycol antifreeze, DEX-COOL® loses its 5 yr./225,000 life. As such, it’s best not to mix antifreeze types unless absolutely necessary. All coolants must be diluted with water at the proper ratios and should not be used full-strength.
Can I mix green antifreeze with Dexcool?
Today, there are two: The green coolant and the orange colored coolant, which is also known as Dexcool. Let’s look at these more closely. The green coolant is an inorganic additive technology (IAT). The two coolants should never be mixed together as they do not react well.
Can I mix peak with Dexcool?
The universal coolants (Peak Global, Prestone All Makes/Models) can be mixed with Dexcool as well as conventional coolants.
Can I use Prestone instead of Dex cool?
Yes. Prestone’s Coolant/Antifreeze is guaranteed to be compatible with all cars, vans or light trucks. Thanks to its unique and patented formula, Prestone Coolant/Antifreeze remains the only coolant on the market that can be mixed with another product within the cooling system without causing damage.
Is it OK to mix Dexcool with regular antifreeze?
Do not mix Dex-Cool with regular anti-freeze! Dex-Cool is a specially formulated GM coolant which will not mix with traditional coolants, and was used in various GM applications up through the 2004 model year.
Can Dexcool be mixed with regular antifreeze?
AFAIK, all antifreeze solutions can be mixed (same chemical class). The resulting mixture will not harm the cooling system. However, the addition of regular antifreeze to Dex Cool will reduce the long term integrity of the Dex Cool; you have, effectively, reduced the Dex Cool to the change interval of the regular antifreeze.
Should Dexcool be mixed with water?
Actual Dexcool is normally sold as a concentrate and should be mixed with distilled water, before adding to the cooling system. There are also coolants on the market, listed as Dexcool compatible, that might be pre-mixed, that is already contain water. Always read the label to be sure.
What is GM DEX COOL?
Dex-Cool ( ethylene glycol ) is identical to the Chrysler & General Motors factory fill. Havoline had the original patent on Dex-Cool and manufactures it for GM. The benefits of Dex-Cool are: Lower alkalinity. Contains NO silicates, resulting in longer lasting water pump and engine seals; longer shelf life.
What is DEX-COOL compatible?
Carquest Dex-Cool Compatible Antifreeze/Coolant is an orange-colored, ethylene-glycol based, antifreeze that may be used in all General Motors vehicles requiring DEX-COOL antifreeze and coolant, as well as other cars and light-duty trucks with aluminum radiators.
