What color is Dexcool coolant?

What color is Dexcool coolant?

orange

Is Dex-Cool bad?

In the 1990s, GM introduced an engine coolant called Dexcool. It’s supposed to last 5 years or 150,000 miles, but there have been problems with this coolant. Cooling systems that use Dexcool exhibit more acid buildup and rust in the system when the coolant level gets low and oxygen is allowed to enter the system.

Do I have to use Dex-cool?

Yes, you have to use dex-cool in a system that requires it (most GM vehicles). However, different manufacturers make Dex-Cool fluid.

What happens if you don’t use Dexcool?

They react and will gel up. So if you don’t want to use dex-cool, the system needs to be drained and thoroughly flushed. Then it should be ok to use regular anti freeze. You mix DexCool with conventional anti-freeze and you end up with a goopy mess and your engine overheating.

Can Dexcool be mixed 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 I mix universal coolant with Dexcool?

Yes. But make sure when you take your vehicle to a shop, have the universal antifreeze depleted completely on the off chance that you have blended in different coolants. Non-DexCool coolants will cause Dex-Cool to gel and become muck, which will prompt an assortment of motor issues.

Can you mix Dexcool 50/50 antifreeze?

AFAIK, all antifreeze solutions can be mixed (same chemical class). The resulting mixture will not harm the cooling system.

What coolant does Chevy use?

Dex-Cool

What happens if I put too much antifreeze in my car?

Most of the time, excess coolant is expelled from an overflow hose. You’ll likely see a puddle of coolant beneath your car if this has happened. In worst case scenarios, overfilling your antifreeze tank can lead to electrical damage if overflow comes into contact with engine wiring.

What happens if you put coolant in a hot engine?

Adding cold coolant/antifreeze to a hot engine can cause cracks due to the sudden change in temperature, so even if you’re in a rush, you should still take the time to wait for the engine to cool – or face a potentially huge repair bill.

Can you mix coolant brands?

Can you mix different brands of coolant? The answer to you can mix different coolants with each other is more complex than it sounds. You have to not consider the color of the coolant, but the type of coolant and what type of engine you do have.

Is DexCool OK for Ford?

Note that Dexcool is also gold/orange, and you should NEVER use it in a Ford.