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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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My Dak has that orange looking Mopar coolant. The question is : can i mix that Mopar coolant with an over the counter one like Prestone or any other green coolant? Thanks !
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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dont mix with the green stuff, it can cause all different kinds of hell
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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don't mix it
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Ok! Don't mix it, got it! So, where i can buy that factory coolant? On the dealer? Can i buy it online? Or should i do a system flush and use the green one? Suggestions please!

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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i think it's called zerex g-05...the only place around here that carries it is napa.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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. I did mine w/ zerex g-05 from napa too.
 
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. I did mine w/ zerex g-05 from napa too.
Hey pops! Did you mix it or you got the system flushed and then used Zerex??
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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I did it when I changed my thermostat. Not a full flush. I figured that if the coolant is the same, it's not a problem. I think the issues arise if you introduce a different type of coolant in the mix. Not sure though...I probably should flush it and get my ratio right again!
 
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Originally Posted by popsnbeer
I did it when I changed my thermostat. Not a full flush. I figured that if the coolant is the same, it's not a problem. I think the issues arise if you introduce a different type of coolant in the mix. Not sure though...I probably should flush it and get my ratio right again!
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