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Old 11-28-2007 | 10:02 AM
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Well the coolant tank is low on my car and the coolant is still good, no Im not leaking but its time to add more. what kind do I use?
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 10:31 AM
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Make sure its 50/50
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 11:03 AM
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Ok like Prestone 50/50? Is there any specific type? like Chevy uses dexcool?
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 12:23 PM
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I used the regular old green stuff withno problems. If ur car is already using the green stuff, don't switch it or mix it!
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 06:37 PM
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what year is your car?
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 06:54 PM
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I would flush the system and use the mopar stuff
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 07:20 PM
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if your going to flush it I'd use zerex G-05 great stuff, which may be what the new mopar fluid is anyway
 
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Old 11-29-2007 | 09:57 AM
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Its a 2004 SE. Sorry I didnt include that earlier. How could I go about flushing it at home? Or do I need to take it to a shop?
 
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Old 11-29-2007 | 11:53 AM
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no need to flush yet just top off with the new mopar coolant or something like the g-05 i mentioned earlier, don't use anything that is green or red/orange.
 
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Old 11-29-2007 | 12:30 PM
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Wait, whats wrong with the green stuff??? [sm=insomnia.gif]
 


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