What does Dexcool mean?
What does Dexcool mean?
DEX-COOL is a specific type of antifreeze, found in select brands of coolants, created using organic acid technology. The manufacturers as well as General Motors have claimed that DEX-COOL can extend the service life and function of your vehicle.
What is the difference between coolant and Dex-cool?
The main way to tell the difference between Dex-Cool and regular antifreeze is that Dex-Cool is typically orange, whereas antifreeze is usually green. The idea was simple really Dex-Cool lasts longer than traditional antifreeze.
Can you put regular antifreeze in a Dexcool?
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 you mix Dexcool with universal coolant?
Mixing universal with Dexcool antifreeze will almost guarantee the mixture will gel and sludge in your cooling system. 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.
What’s the difference between Dex coolant and regular coolant?
The Difference Between DEX-COOL Coolant & Regular Coolant. DEX-COOL is a specific type of antifreeze, found in select brands of coolants, created using organic acid technology. The manufacturers as well as General Motors have claimed that DEX-COOL can extend the service life and function of your vehicle.
How long does ACDelco DEX-COOL coolant last?
ACDelco Dex-Cool® is an extended life automotive engine coolant and anti-freeze providing up to 5 years protection. Provides effective, long term corrosion protection for aluminum, brass, cast iron, steel, solder and copper.
Why are Dexcool coolants bad for your car?
Mechanics say they hate DexCool and blame it for all kinds of problems. Most aren’t the fault of DexCool. Here’s the REAL scoop on Dex-Cool and coolants in general. Most of the older green coolants were silicate based. Their primary job was to prevent freezing. But they also had additives to prevent corrosion.
What kind of coolant does a GM engine use?
GM still uses Dex-Cool coolant and there is no longer a problem with gasket coolant interaction. So contrary to the ranting, DexCool IS the recommended coolant for GM engine. Shops reported other problems with DexCool engines besides the 3.1 and 3.4-liter engine.
The Difference Between DEX-COOL Coolant & Regular Coolant. DEX-COOL is a specific type of antifreeze, found in select brands of coolants, created using organic acid technology. The manufacturers as well as General Motors have claimed that DEX-COOL can extend the service life and function of your vehicle.
How does ACDelco DEX-COOL extended life coolant work?
ACDelco DEX-COOL® Extended Life Coolant – mixed with the appropriate amount of water – is used as a cooling and heat transferring fluid in combustion engines. Excessive heat is transferred via the fluid to the radiator where the mixture is cooled by means of airflow.
Do you keep the Dexcool in your car?
More likely the answer is no. The Dexcool is gone for good. It is not like I have mixed both fluids together or anything. If that was a bad move then I can put the Dexcool back whatever!
Can you replace the Dexcool in a garden hose?
Some say a tiny bit of Dexcool left is not a problem. What is the correct procedure to replace the Dexcool with other coolant? I don’t have access to a garden hose. Save yourself the trouble, and just bring it to a shop and have the coolant exchanged.
