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Thread: dex-cool to green?
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago by DOUBLE-D
has anyone changed out the dex-cool antifreeze to the old dependable green antifreeze? talking to local shops in our area most recomend doing the change for multiple reasons but I'm not sure there is an avantage. I need to change my upper hose so now would be a good time to do it. any comments or advise welcome.
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ssrtruck replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Completely flush out all of the DEX-COOL before adding the green. They do not mix. It is a good idea to get rid of the DEX-COOL.
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Big Blue Ox replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Actually, it is a better idea to allow your truck to heat up to operating temperature once a month, than to allow it to be dormant for months on end. Best way to store vehicles. I do plan to change my coolant to green eventually, but mine is a daily driver...
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BYERS replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I Removed The Dex-cool And Put In The 50 50 Coolant. The Dex-cool Was Eating Up My Water Pump Gaskets.
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Big Blue Ox replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quote: Originally Posted by BYERS I Removed The Dex-cool And Put In The 50 50 Coolant. The Dex-cool Was Eating Up My Water Pump Gaskets. I didn't know it did that! My pump has been replaced (love my warranty) once because it leaked.
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ssrtruck replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
DEX-COOL is very corrossive to rubber/silicone gaskets. It also tends to pick up electrolisis currents, which enhances corrosion on the metal parts as well. Unfortunately, GM has too much invested in the stuuf to admit to any problems on a large scale. Putting in the regular green is the way to go. It lasts 3years, 50k miles with no negative side affects.
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river_rat replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I've done it in my '97 Tahoe and plan to do it in the SSR in the near future. Both of these vehicles are garage queens that don't get warmed up regularly. I did some research a while back and there has been some issues with Dexcool. From what I read was that if the vehicle is operated regularly the heat will kill any baterial growth that can lead to corrosion. On garage queens, bacteria and ...
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DOUBLE-D replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quote: Originally Posted by river_rat I've done it in my '97 Tahoe and plan to do it in the SSR in the near future. Both of these vehicles are garage queens that don't get warmed up regularly. I did some research a while back and there has been some issues with Dexcool. From what I read was that if the vehicle is operated regularly ...
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REBEL replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I did and I know Wingrider our resident GM. HEAD WRENCH did also.
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crazyrtr53 replied 1 month ago
Out with the old in with the Green Did a throttle body bypass and noticed corrosion build up on the nipples of the throttle body
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abadssr replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by crazyrtr53 Out with the old in with the Green Did a throttle body bypass and noticed corrosion build up on the nipples of the throttle body MAN i JUST HATE WHEN YOU GET CORROSION ON THE NIPPLES....CMON YOU ALL WANTED TO SAY THAT
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-23 16:28:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by abadssr MAN i JUST HATE WHEN YOU GET CORROSION ON THE NIPPLES....CMON YOU ALL WANTED TO SAY THAT Just use Vaseline.
crazyrtr53
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-24 16:45:00)
Feel alot better now... My guy treated the like the Queen she is, flushed the system twice to make sure all the Dex-cool was out and then installed Prestone Extended Life (150,000 miles/ 5 yrs) coolant. If it's good enough for the NHRA it's good enough for me...
DOUBLE-D
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-14 13:13:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by river_rat I've done it in my '97 Tahoe and plan to do it in the SSR in the near future. Both of these vehicles are garage queens that don't get warmed up regularly. I did some research a while back and there has been some issues with Dexcool. From what I read was that if the vehicle is operated regularly the heat will kill any baterial growth that can lead to corrosion. On garage queens, bacteria and...
ssrtruck
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-13 16:58:00)
DEX-COOL is very corrossive to rubber/silicone gaskets. It also tends to pick up electrolisis currents, which enhances corrosion on the metal parts as well. Unfortunately, GM has too much invested in the stuuf to admit to any problems on a large scale. Putting in the regular green is the way to go. It lasts 3years, 50k miles with no negative side affects.
abadssr
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user's latest post:
dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-23 15:48:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by crazyrtr53 Out with the old in with the Green Did a throttle body bypass and noticed corrosion build up on the nipples of the throttle body MAN i JUST HATE WHEN YOU GET CORROSION ON THE NIPPLES....CMON YOU ALL WANTED TO SAY THAT
river_rat
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-14 13:03:00)
I've done it in my '97 Tahoe and plan to do it in the SSR in the near future. Both of these vehicles are garage queens that don't get warmed up regularly. I did some research a while back and there has been some issues with Dexcool. From what I read was that if the vehicle is operated regularly the heat will kill any baterial growth that can lead to corrosion. On garage queens, bacteria and subsequent corrosion can occur over...
REBEL
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-14 13:42:00)
I did and I know Wingrider our resident GM. HEAD WRENCH did also.
BYERS
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dex-cool to green?
Published (2009-11-13 16:13:00)
I Removed The Dex-cool And Put In The 50 50 Coolant. The Dex-cool Was Eating Up My Water Pump Gaskets.

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