Not okay to mix the Dex Cool.... read the instructions. As I understand it (from my mechanic) you need to not only drain your coolant, but you need to do a complete and thorough flush of your old coolant before using Dex Cool. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Katy" <katya@NETINS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 3:41 AM Subject: Coolant Question
> Hi volks, > > I have "green" coolant in my 89 Westy. Is this a bad thing? I heard > someone mention that green is not the phosphate free type. Yet the PO > was very adamant in telling me about only using the right coolant. I > went to three local stores here to buy a phosphate free, ethyl glycol > type to keep with me, yet I only could find Dex Cool "orange. Is there > a "green brand? Is it OK to mix the orange and green? > > Thanks, > > Katy > 89 Westy Jezebel > |
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