03-22-2010 | #1 |
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Coolant
Pulled the radiator, flushed out and flushed out the garbage from between the fins. New hoses so I am wondering what should I use for coolant.
I see an older post about "Dexcool". What is the best coolant to put back in a 1990? Your thoughts are appreciated. |
03-22-2010 | #2 | |
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Re: Coolant
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I use NAPA, it has the silicates (says it on the bottle) and meets the 1825-M GM spec. It's green in color and inexpensive. Your main concern is that you want ethylene glycol with silicates and it must meet 1825-M GM Spec. GM part # 12378560 (expensive) and Original Zerex are other options. DO NOT USE DEXCOOL WHICH CAN BE ANY COLOR BUT IT IS TYPICALLY ORANGE OR RED. Good Luck! Last edited by xlr8nflorida; 03-22-2010 at 09:17 PM. |
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03-22-2010 | #3 |
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Re: Coolant
i also use the napa stuff .price is right .stuff from the dealer is 26 per gallon
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03-23-2010 | #4 |
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03-23-2010 | #5 |
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Re: Coolant
no not a typo the last time i bought from bud eyre chev i paid 52 dollars plus tax for 2 gallons of gm 1825. so with ca. tax it came to roughly 57 dollars .it is the 100% anti freeze deal
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03-23-2010 | #6 |
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Re: Coolant
the napa stuff was 14.95 per gallon of the same stuff.
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03-23-2010 | #7 |
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Re: Coolant
I think I paid under $10.00 for the Napa stuff.
Just FYI, NAPA has NAPA Gold Filters 40% off this month. Not sure if its my area or National http://ecatalograck.genpt.com/flyer/...eId=7.0.2.0001 |
03-23-2010 | #8 |
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Re: Coolant
The standard green stuff. Dont overthink this one.
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03-23-2010 | #10 |
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Re: Coolant
Stopped by Advance Auto on the way home. Prestone and Advance's coolant doesn't contain silicates. Peak antifreeze does. $12.50 a gallon.
The key is to get the stuff that is the old formula. Thanks for the advice everyone!!! Last edited by jrd1990zr1; 03-23-2010 at 08:39 PM. |
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