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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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coolant change
what coolant is everyone using? Thinking about changing mine today..
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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I'D SAY DEXCOOL, all Gm's use it..
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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I'D SAY DEXCOOL, all Gm's use it..
cool thanks.. any chacne u know there is a how to on this? this will be my first attempt on this
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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I'D SAY DEXCOOL, all Gm's use it..
no one around me sells dexcool.. can i just use like prestone or peak or something?
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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do i get the 50/50 mix i assume?
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Dealers sell dexcool. Prestone makes a special one for dexcool
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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the above. oh and i dont know of a how to on this, but should be easy. if all fails google it or use the search button, or browse the howtos
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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wel that works cuz i gotta go to the dealer anyway.. i think my wheel bearing is going... poopie
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Yes, Dexcool.
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i got a jug for $25 but its pure dex, its not mixed.
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