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Old 02-26-2010, 10:33 PM
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I replaced every gasket and seal in the engine. Should I stick with Dexcool or switch to something else. I head Dexcool is corrosive.

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Old 02-26-2010, 10:53 PM
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I am using Zerex Z05 found at NAPA
 
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i recently switched to Peak Global...
 
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Old 02-26-2010, 11:33 PM
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Hmm dont have my manual right here but is it dex in all disco's or just D2's and beyond...
 
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nope, i'd change to something else
 
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Old 02-27-2010, 12:09 AM
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well mine is a series I thats why I ask ... but no big deal i am off in 30 minutes anyway .. ill check it out...
 
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I have read enough bad stuff about Dexcool, so I switch to G05 coolant when I did the headgaskets on the 2000 Disco, and will do the same with the 2003 when I do the headgaskets on that one. I figure if it is good enough for Mercedes to use its good enough for my Rovers.
 
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No isn't quite the right word so I'll go with HELL NO you don't want to stay with Dexcool. It turns to acid and damages your engine and cooling system.
 
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Dex is fine engines that don't leak or if you flush your coolant regularly. Personally I like G05 or old fashion green coolant. The universal coolants are fine too (prestone, peak) but they are similar to dexcool.
 
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Originally Posted by lipadj46
Dex is fine engines that don't leak or if you flush your coolant regularly. Personally I like G05 or old fashion green coolant. The universal coolants are fine too (prestone, peak) but they are similar to dexcool.

they are similar but the Peak Global substitutes a different organic acid for 2-EHA. 2-EHA is in Peak Lifetime and Dex-cool and is known to destroy!
 
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