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Can you mix Dex-cool and Mopar antifreeze?
Dexcool , while the same KIND of stuff, is NOT the same, and shouldnt be mixed.
What Antifreeze is compatible with Mopar antifreeze?
zerex go5 or ford gold is all the same, the mopar stuff is dyed red and the zerex is a gold/neutral color so that it will blend in.
Is Mopar OAT coolant the same as Dexcool?
2) The Mopar OAT for 2013 and newer (which is expensive as hell from the dealer) is the same as the latest Dexcool.
Is Dex-Cool compatible with other coolants?
Can you mix other coolants with Dex-Cool? Technically, you can mix coolant types, but before you go ahead and do it, let’s cover some things. Firstly, Dex-Cool and traditional anti-freeze don’t mix well. Currently, many coolant producers make solutions that aren’t Dex-Cool but are safe to mix with Dex-Cool.
Is Dex-Cool antifreeze?
DEX-COOL is a specific type of antifreeze, found in select brands of coolants, created using organic acid technology. The manufacturers as well as General Motors have claimed that DEX-COOL can extend the service life and function of your vehicle.
What happens if you mix antifreeze with DexCool?
When mixed together they form a gel-like substance that stops coolant flow, and consequently, the engine overheats. There are some coolants that claim compatibility with Dexcool, but I would rather err conservatively and add what the system is supposed to take rather than gamble.
Do I have to use Mopar antifreeze?
You should be fine. As long as the coolant said it was safe for all vehicles you are good. I have used “all vehicle” formulas in both HOAT( Chrysler ) and Dexcool(GM ) cooling systems and been fine.
Can you mix DexCool with OAT coolant?
It is compatible with both HOAT and OAT coolant.
Is Dex Cool OAT coolant?
Dex-Cool® is an OAT, an ethylene glycol based antifreeze that is nitrite-, borate-, phosphate-, nitrate-, amine-, and silicate-free with the same metal wear protection as an IAT antifreeze. Dex-Cool® is trademarked by GM. HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) Mixture of OAT and IAT antifreeze.
What coolant can you use in place of Dex cool?
I recommend Yellow. Prestone extended life. Either 50/50 or cut it yourself with distilled. It is GM certified as a DEX Cool replacement and can be mixed with Dex Cool (don’t mix it outright, drain it, just that what does not drain out it’s ok when it intermixes).