Dodge Durango 2002 Coolant question
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Dodge Durango 2002 Coolant question
Hi all,
I own a Dodge Durango 2002. Because of my work I am using the vehicle in Africa which there is no services. I just got my radiator fixed and only coolant I can find locally is eurol G12+. My engine coolant reservoir empty and I have only water in the radiator itself. Can I use the g12+ or any other coolant it is not HOAT....?
If I can, how can I drain the water from the radiator and how much water shall I add to coolant? Temperature where I am is always high 90's.
Any advice I will appreciate it
Thank you so much in advance
Jim
I own a Dodge Durango 2002. Because of my work I am using the vehicle in Africa which there is no services. I just got my radiator fixed and only coolant I can find locally is eurol G12+. My engine coolant reservoir empty and I have only water in the radiator itself. Can I use the g12+ or any other coolant it is not HOAT....?
If I can, how can I drain the water from the radiator and how much water shall I add to coolant? Temperature where I am is always high 90's.
Any advice I will appreciate it
Thank you so much in advance
Jim
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#4
Antifreeze up's the boiling point of the water so the the motor doesn't boil over and over heat. I don't understand how it could be "superior".
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http://www.redlineoil.com/products_c...coolantFlash=1
After the pitch for Water Wetter, you get the science behind water vs. glycol to dissipate heat.
The value of antifreeze is no-freezing (duh) and the anti-corrosion properties it provides. It doesn't increase coolants ability to dissipate heat... makes it worse. Higher boil points = Yes. Better heat transfer = No. A good/proper system with a good pressure cap, etc would operate just fine with water only (distilled.)
IndyDurango <--- luvs WaterWetter
Last edited by IndyDurango; 06-04-2009 at 12:20 AM.
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Thank you so much for all the replies. I have 4.7 engine. So just using distilled water should be okay instead of coolant?
I am very ignorant when it comes to cars. But I am learning a lot, since there aren't good mechanics here in Liberia. ( West Africa ) By the way I think I have the only DODGE Durango in this country
I am very ignorant when it comes to cars. But I am learning a lot, since there aren't good mechanics here in Liberia. ( West Africa ) By the way I think I have the only DODGE Durango in this country
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Also note, if you are low on coolant the 4.7l needs 'burped' or even when it is full it may still run in a hot/overheating condition. That motor has a hard time passing trapped air, thus it gets hot. Burp it via the designated valve and all is well.
IndyDurango
Last edited by IndyDurango; 06-04-2009 at 08:51 AM.
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Either of the top two yellows:
http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
None of the grays.
IndyD
http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php
None of the grays.
IndyD