Time to change to Green Coolant

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Jan 22, 2016 | 10:30 AM

#11

Racer X

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From: Queens, NYC

My mechanic actually put me on to HOAT coolants recently, a much better alternative to the orange OAT/ Dex-Cool coolant. He recommended I use the pink HOAT formula for Asian vehicles.

Same applies, however, you have to flush the bejeezus out of your cooling system before replacing an OAT coolant like Dex-Cool with anything else.

Last edited by Racer X; Jan 22, 2016 at 10:43 AM.

Jan 22, 2016 | 02:22 PM

#12

number9

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From: Coastal Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiscoCam

Thanks for all of the replies. I think I will just stick to dexcool. I have not had any problems with it so far. Plus, changing it out for the green stuff seems like a big mess.

But it's good mx skills practice.
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Jan 22, 2016 | 04:13 PM

#13

Big Jim Swade

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From: Central Idaho

I still have Dexcool in mine. I've changed it out a couple of times. New thermostat in 2012 and again with a new water pump in 2014.

Jan 23, 2016 | 02:53 PM

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Shiftonthefly1

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From: Las Vegas

I use the long term red type in all the fire pumps and diesel generators I service for work. I may just keep it in and see what happens. I have to change the thermostat soon so I'll flush it and refill with the same stuff.