Ok I went to the local dealership to pick up some more coolant. Because my level was low and I have noticed that I am running a little hotter than normal. Well I have a Stage 3 if that matters. But the lady gave me the coolant and I noticed it was orange. I have green in my car. About a year ago I had a HUGE issue with my car. The dealership screwed it up then refused to fix it. And voided my warranty. So to make a long story short I sued them and I WON. But anymways when I had the work done at a local shop I am sure that is when I get the green. The dealership mechanics said that I need to flush the green out ASAP. I know that I CANNOT mix green and orange. But I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts.

 

you need to get rid of the green stuff and put in the red/orange stuff

 

Sounds like you need to avoid that "local shop" bigtime.........

Dusty

 

Does anyone know the difference between the different coolant types ?

 

The difference between the two colors is that orange antifreeze contains a different type of corrosion inhibitor that has a much longer service life than the silicates, phosphates and borates in the green antifreeze. Orange antifreeze contains organic acids that offer greater protection from corrosion.

GM / 1994 or Older/ Green
GM /1995 or Newer/ Orange
Chrysler / 2001 or Older/Green
Chrysler / 2002 or Newer / Orange
Ford / 2001 or Older / Green
Ford / 2002 or Newer / Yellow

I found this info at http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/Extension/...es/engcool.htm,http://lilmikeswackyworldofautomotiv...1_archive.html, and http://www.peakantifreeze.com/tech/tech_a.html.

 

Nice info.

 

^^^^ Agreed!

 

Ditto. And you can do like I did, read the back label of the bottle of Prestone......

Dusty

 

What's funny about the back of Zerex bottles, is it says Nissan should take Dexcool..... which is incorrect.

 

Attention Nissan Owners: Contact your lawyers!!!

Dusty