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The main way to tell the difference between Dex-Cool and regular antifreeze is that Dex-Cool is typically orange, whereas antifreeze is usually green.
What does Dex Cool coolant look like?
Regular coolant is often green while DEX-COOL is orange or red. With respect to regular coolant, the green color is utilized to interact with rust and corrosion, letting you know visually when the coolant inside your vehicle needs to be replaced.
Is DexCool pink or orange?
the OEM dexcool is pink, yes.
Is DexCool antifreeze orange?
Peak Dexcool Concentrate Orange Antifreeze is made for use in GM cars and trucks requiring a Dex-Cool antifreeze. It is an orange colored ethylene glycol based antifreeze compatible for use in all automobiles, light duty trucks and motorcycles.
Can DexCool be green?
The color of healthy engine coolant is green (for ethylene glycol) or orange (for Dexcool).
Can you mix Dex cool with green antifreeze?
Dex-Cool has been formulated to be orange in order to help visually distinguish it from traditional green colored coolant. Mixing green coolant will reduce the effectiveness of Dex-Cool from 5 years/150,000 miles down to only 2 years/30,000 miles.
What happens if you use regular antifreeze instead of Dex cool?
Mixing DEXCOOL with standard/regular antifreeze often causes a jelling of the cooling system which causes a loser of cooling capacity which leads to major over heating. But it is your car, you can save the $10.00 and risk the results if you wish. You should not mix the 2. They react and will gel up.
What kind of coolant is pink?
The Colors of Coolant TYPE INHIBITOR TECHNOLOGY COLOR HOAT (Hybrid OAT) Silicates & Organic Acids YELLOW HOAT (Hybrid OAT, Phosphate-free) NAP Free TURQUOISE P-HOAT (Phosphated HOAT) Phosphates & Organic Acids PINK Si-OAT (Silicated HOAT) Silicates & Organic Acids PURPLE.
Does the color of antifreeze matter?
The truth is, color is not a reliable predictor for what type of coolant you have. For example, OAT coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple. Coolants that manufacturers sell can confuse matters even more, like Honda’s blue coolant.
Does Dex cool turn pink?
Dex cool turns pink when you mix it with distilled water. Pink factory Dex Cool is the same exact thing as orange dex cool concentrate.
Is all pink antifreeze the same?
The color of the antifreeze does not indicate any difference in the properties of the coolant. It’s just that different companies use different colors, so consumers know which product they’re using just by looking at it.
What color is AC Delco DexCool?
ACDelco GM OE Dex-Cool Antifreeze Extended Life Coolant Concentrate is an orange, silicate and phosphate free, premium-grade coolant/antifreeze that is formulated with a chemical composition that minimizes breakdown of metal components in contact with the fluid.
When did GM stop using Dex cool?
Dex-Cool, which is made by Texaco, is being used exclusively by General Motors in some buildout 1995 models and all 1996 cars and trucks except Saturn and Geo. GM postponed using Dex-Cool in Saturn cars until the 1997 model year because it did not have enough data to make use of the new coolant possible in 1996 models.
What happens if you use the wrong color antifreeze?
What Happens if You Use the Wrong Coolant? It’s important to note that the type of coolant you should use can’t accurately be identified by color. Using the wrong coolant can lead to corrosion and other damages to the radiator, water pump, radiator hoses, cylinder gasket, and more.
Which antifreeze is orange?
One of the new types is “organic acid technology,” or OAT. It’s orange. General Motors pioneered this chemistry starting with 1996 models in the U.S. and using the name Dex-Cool. Ford changed a few models to OAT, then backed away from it.
Can I use blue coolant instead of green?
Yes, you can mix the new blue with your old green, as he says. Honda does it all the time. My own personal car has a radiator and a block that I drain rather than fill with blue coolant.
Is all green coolant the same?
And you do need at least a 70/30 antifreeze/water mix for the best results. Typically, Valvoline says, coolant comes in green. These different types of antifreeze all do broadly the same things. They prevent water from freezing and boiling off and inhibit corrosion and mineral deposits in the radiator.
Can I mix Prestone with Dex cool?
Yes, Prestone is very compatible with all makes and models of cars, and all other coolants. It’s the only coolant/antifreeze which can be mixed with any other coolant without causing any damage.
Is green or orange antifreeze better?
Green for about 3-years or 36,000 miles, and orange for 5-years or 150,000 miles. A good rule of thumb is to inspect it at each oil change. If it’s rust-colored, it suggests the rust inhibitor has become ineffective.
What happens if you mix green and orange antifreeze?
Some people believe that they can mix the two. This is a mistake and can lead to expensive repairs. The two coolants should never be mixed together as they do not react well. When mixed together they can form a thick, jelly-like substance that can completely stop all coolant flow which can lead to overheating.
