Put nothing else in your system but Toyota RED A/F. Whatever you put that Dexcool in, it will only cause you problems.
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Which automobiles utilize Dexcool coolant?
designed to work with most Ford vehicles from 2011 to 2018 and most Chrysler vehicles from 2013 and newer. All GM vehicles from 1995 and newer (GM-approved).
In my Toyota, can I use Prestone antifreeze?
CONDITIONAL INFORMATION It is specifically designed for use in Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles*. Prestone 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant for Toyota Vehicles. The #1 Branded Engine Protection Prestone prevents corrosion from spreading, enhancing the performance and extending the lifespan of a vehicle’s cooling system.
Your engine is damaged with Dexcool.
GM introduced Dexcool, an engine coolant, in the 1990s. Although this coolant’s lifespan is 5 years or 150,000 miles, there have been issues with it. When the coolant level drops and oxygen is allowed to enter the system, cooling systems that use Dexcool show increased acid accumulation and rust. Head gaskets and intake gaskets are destroyed by the acid. Overheating is brought on by rust accumulation in the system, which restricts coolant flow.
Overall, the usage of this contentious product has been linked to several cooling system issues, despite the fact that GM firmly supports it. GM was the target of class action lawsuits on this matter, and starting in 2008, GM made settlement agreements with some owners.
What happens when ordinary antifreeze and Dexcool are combined?
First off, standard anti-freeze and Dex-Cool don’t combine properly. Even while they can cooperate when necessary, prolonged use of them can cause them to react and produce a gel that can seriously harm several parts of your cooling system.
Can you use ordinary antifreeze instead of Dexcool?
You must flush the system if you want to switch from Dexcool to the conventional coolant (I would, having seen some of the damage it causes on relatively recent automobiles).
To create coolant pressure, I’ve seen shops start the car and let the engine run for a while.
Start a water hose, then remove the radiator cap.
Put the home into the radiator after removing one of the coolant block plugs.
Run it for as long as it takes to produce liquid that is as transparent as water.
Be careful here; if the car has reached operating temperature, you’ll want to keep the hose running for a little while after the motor is turned off to prevent the block from overheating due to a lack of coolant. Alternatively, you may want to plug it in and let it sit for a little while until the motor cools down.
Fill the block back up with the proper proportion of water and coolant once it has been emptied.
Make careful to restart the vehicle because you’ll need it to be running to fill the block completely (and not just the radiator).
What things work with Dex-cool?
The majority of alternative ethylene glycol-based coolants are compatible with ACDelco DEX-COOL. Exclusive use of ACDelco DEX-COOL is however recommended for optimum corrosion protection and sludge control.
What happens if green coolant is used in place of orange?
Mixing two distinct antifreeze colors or types is never a smart idea. While combining two recipes won’t result in any explosive or harmful reactions, it may cause your coolant to become a sluggish chemical brew that won’t be able to pass through your cooling system as intended. In order to function properly, coolant must be fluid, and a thick coolant could block the cooling systems and cause other potential problems in the engine of your car. The final word? Don’t combine antifreeze in different colors.
Which antifreeze color does Toyota employ?
The majority of automakers create distinctive engine coolants for their line-ups of vehicles. Toyota is one of those manufacturers that offers unique coolants for their vehicles; the recommended coolants are listed in the owner’s manuals for each model.
The majority of Toyota’s automobiles can use the red coolant that the company uses. However, some of its vehicles make use of an alternate pink-colored coolant.