Is it bad to mix Dexcool with regular coolant?

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.

Does Dexcool need to be diluted?

Chevron DEX-COOL Extended Life Prediluted 50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant should be used as manufactured. No dilution is recommended.

What happens if you mix Dexcool with antifreeze?

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. Click to see full answer. Moreover, what happens if you mix antifreeze with Dexcool? The green and orange coolants do not mix.

What kind of coolant can you use with Dexcool?

This is incorrect, Prestone makes green coolant that is compatible with Dexcool or standard anti-freeze. What can you mix with Dexcool? Distilled, drinking water or TAP (with quite a few minerals). On GM’s own consumer site, the debate regarding its Dexcool antifreeze continues.

What happens when you mix coolant with water?

On its own, coolant helps your car flush built-up heat out of its radiator to prevent your car from overheating. However, if you mix coolant with water in the proper ratio, you can also reap the benefits of the coolant’s or antifreeze’s anti-corrosive properties. You’ll need to consult your car’s owner’s manual to learn…

Is it OK to mix coolant with antifreeze?

However, combining DEX-COOL with other coolant or antifreeze products can diminish its potency. Make absolutely certain that both your car’s engine and coolant system are completely cool before you begin to work with them.

The coolants chemically react and form a gel rather than a liquid. The coolant stops flowing through the system, clogs up coolant passageways and water jackets, radiators, and heater cores. The water pump overheats and fails due to a lack of lubricant in the coolant.