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Old 02-03-2012, 06:05 PM
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i was wondering if its cool to use that preston dex cool extended life on a 02 disco
its the red kind
after a gooD flush of course
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Old 02-03-2012, 06:21 PM
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That's what I have in mine right now, but I'm planning on changing out to Peak or Prestone (green) this spring when I change my thermostat and do a flush of the cooling system.
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Dont use any Dex-anything, switch it over to a universal coolant in the 50/50 premix.
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thanks guys
what are or would be the consicvance of running orange dex cool

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Do not run dex anything!!!!
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