Flush the Radiator Coolant?
02-02-2006, 10:35 PM
#21
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
container any more.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
mabar wrote:
>
> Hi Doug:
>
> There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> confusing every year it seems.
>
> Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
>
> -"regular green" type
> - DexCool orange
> - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be compatible
> with "any" coolant.
>
> I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> that's just me.
>
> Tom
stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
container any more.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
mabar wrote:
>
> Hi Doug:
>
> There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> confusing every year it seems.
>
> Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
>
> -"regular green" type
> - DexCool orange
> - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be compatible
> with "any" coolant.
>
> I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> that's just me.
>
> Tom
02-02-2006, 10:35 PM
#22
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
container any more.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
mabar wrote:
>
> Hi Doug:
>
> There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> confusing every year it seems.
>
> Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
>
> -"regular green" type
> - DexCool orange
> - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be compatible
> with "any" coolant.
>
> I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> that's just me.
>
> Tom
stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
container any more.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
mabar wrote:
>
> Hi Doug:
>
> There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> confusing every year it seems.
>
> Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
>
> -"regular green" type
> - DexCool orange
> - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be compatible
> with "any" coolant.
>
> I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> that's just me.
>
> Tom
02-03-2006, 02:58 AM
#23
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2CF91.13BA5BDE@***.net...
> Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
> stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
> container any more.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doug:
> >
> > There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> > confusing every year it seems.
> >
> > Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
> >
> > -"regular green" type
> > - DexCool orange
> > - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> > -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be
compatible
> > with "any" coolant.
> >
> > I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> > that's just me.
> >
> > Tom
container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2CF91.13BA5BDE@***.net...
> Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
> stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
> container any more.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doug:
> >
> > There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> > confusing every year it seems.
> >
> > Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
> >
> > -"regular green" type
> > - DexCool orange
> > - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> > -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be
compatible
> > with "any" coolant.
> >
> > I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> > that's just me.
> >
> > Tom
02-03-2006, 02:58 AM
#24
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2CF91.13BA5BDE@***.net...
> Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
> stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
> container any more.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doug:
> >
> > There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> > confusing every year it seems.
> >
> > Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
> >
> > -"regular green" type
> > - DexCool orange
> > - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> > -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be
compatible
> > with "any" coolant.
> >
> > I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> > that's just me.
> >
> > Tom
container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2CF91.13BA5BDE@***.net...
> Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
> stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
> container any more.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doug:
> >
> > There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> > confusing every year it seems.
> >
> > Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
> >
> > -"regular green" type
> > - DexCool orange
> > - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> > -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be
compatible
> > with "any" coolant.
> >
> > I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> > that's just me.
> >
> > Tom
02-03-2006, 02:58 AM
#25
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2CF91.13BA5BDE@***.net...
> Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
> stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
> container any more.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doug:
> >
> > There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> > confusing every year it seems.
> >
> > Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
> >
> > -"regular green" type
> > - DexCool orange
> > - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> > -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be
compatible
> > with "any" coolant.
> >
> > I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> > that's just me.
> >
> > Tom
container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2CF91.13BA5BDE@***.net...
> Look for the warning not to drink it. ;-) You're looking for the
> stuff that makes it work, like Ethylene Glycol:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/prestone.jpg And it's not in this yellow
> container any more.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> mabar wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doug:
> >
> > There are more than 2 types of coolant. In fact, coolant is getting more
> > confusing every year it seems.
> >
> > Just off the top of my head I can think of: 4 (I'm sure there are more)
> >
> > -"regular green" type
> > - DexCool orange
> > - Mopar orange (which is not compatible with DexCool)
> > -Prestone makes a "universal coolant" which is supposed to be
compatible
> > with "any" coolant.
> >
> > I don't believe that the Prestone "universal" is really universal, but
> > that's just me.
> >
> > Tom
02-03-2006, 03:06 AM
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Thanks, I need to do a couple cars NOW. but the thought of looking
through the rack and being confused by the that new fifty percent water
crap makes me depressed! I have a drawer full of glasses like Red Fox
had.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
> container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
> you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
> Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
> formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
> applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
> not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
>
> Earle
through the rack and being confused by the that new fifty percent water
crap makes me depressed! I have a drawer full of glasses like Red Fox
had.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
> container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
> you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
> Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
> formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
> applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
> not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
>
> Earle
02-03-2006, 03:06 AM
#27
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Thanks, I need to do a couple cars NOW. but the thought of looking
through the rack and being confused by the that new fifty percent water
crap makes me depressed! I have a drawer full of glasses like Red Fox
had.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
> container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
> you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
> Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
> formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
> applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
> not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
>
> Earle
through the rack and being confused by the that new fifty percent water
crap makes me depressed! I have a drawer full of glasses like Red Fox
had.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
> container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
> you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
> Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
> formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
> applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
> not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
>
> Earle
02-03-2006, 03:06 AM
#28
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Thanks, I need to do a couple cars NOW. but the thought of looking
through the rack and being confused by the that new fifty percent water
crap makes me depressed! I have a drawer full of glasses like Red Fox
had.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
> container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
> you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
> Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
> formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
> applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
> not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
>
> Earle
through the rack and being confused by the that new fifty percent water
crap makes me depressed! I have a drawer full of glasses like Red Fox
had.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> We went over this before. The "good stuff" from Prestone comes in a black
> container now. On http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
> you want the black jug, black cap, labelled "Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant".
> Notice that it contains "A blend of ethylene glycol and a specially
> formulated inhibitor package designed for heavy duty cooling system
> applications." Make sure that you read that, before actually buying it. Do
> not take the sales person's word, he will say anything.
>
> Earle
02-03-2006, 05:57 AM
#29
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Yep every two years and check the PH with some test strips
http://www.acustrip.com/specs/3-wayafhd.html
Coasty
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2A208.F1696543@***.net...
> I go with every two years. Some new car warranties suggest five
> years, but they are finding out the new coolant formula that will not
> kill animals, destroys the engine in that time as it changes to acid.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Brian Foster wrote:
>>
>> I took my car into get a state inspection today and in the bay next to
>> mine
>> there was a van getting a coolant flush. The Van had about 88K miles on
>> it
>> and they said it had never been flushed before.
>>
>> I was amazed at how thick and black the old coolant was. I asked if there
>> was something wrong with the vehicle that would cause that, and they told
>> me
>> it was pretty normal wear and tear.
>>
>> The shop I was at suggested Coolant flush @ 50K and then every 30k after
>> that.
>>
>> Is that about right?
http://www.acustrip.com/specs/3-wayafhd.html
Coasty
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2A208.F1696543@***.net...
> I go with every two years. Some new car warranties suggest five
> years, but they are finding out the new coolant formula that will not
> kill animals, destroys the engine in that time as it changes to acid.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Brian Foster wrote:
>>
>> I took my car into get a state inspection today and in the bay next to
>> mine
>> there was a van getting a coolant flush. The Van had about 88K miles on
>> it
>> and they said it had never been flushed before.
>>
>> I was amazed at how thick and black the old coolant was. I asked if there
>> was something wrong with the vehicle that would cause that, and they told
>> me
>> it was pretty normal wear and tear.
>>
>> The shop I was at suggested Coolant flush @ 50K and then every 30k after
>> that.
>>
>> Is that about right?
02-03-2006, 05:57 AM
#30
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Re: Flush the Radiator Coolant?
Yep every two years and check the PH with some test strips
http://www.acustrip.com/specs/3-wayafhd.html
Coasty
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2A208.F1696543@***.net...
> I go with every two years. Some new car warranties suggest five
> years, but they are finding out the new coolant formula that will not
> kill animals, destroys the engine in that time as it changes to acid.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Brian Foster wrote:
>>
>> I took my car into get a state inspection today and in the bay next to
>> mine
>> there was a van getting a coolant flush. The Van had about 88K miles on
>> it
>> and they said it had never been flushed before.
>>
>> I was amazed at how thick and black the old coolant was. I asked if there
>> was something wrong with the vehicle that would cause that, and they told
>> me
>> it was pretty normal wear and tear.
>>
>> The shop I was at suggested Coolant flush @ 50K and then every 30k after
>> that.
>>
>> Is that about right?
http://www.acustrip.com/specs/3-wayafhd.html
Coasty
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43E2A208.F1696543@***.net...
> I go with every two years. Some new car warranties suggest five
> years, but they are finding out the new coolant formula that will not
> kill animals, destroys the engine in that time as it changes to acid.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Brian Foster wrote:
>>
>> I took my car into get a state inspection today and in the bay next to
>> mine
>> there was a van getting a coolant flush. The Van had about 88K miles on
>> it
>> and they said it had never been flushed before.
>>
>> I was amazed at how thick and black the old coolant was. I asked if there
>> was something wrong with the vehicle that would cause that, and they told
>> me
>> it was pretty normal wear and tear.
>>
>> The shop I was at suggested Coolant flush @ 50K and then every 30k after
>> that.
>>
>> Is that about right?