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replacing radiator in 1997 oldsmobile bravada Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting barbara New User May 28, 2007, 8:38 PM Post #1 of 4 (3281 views) replacing radiator in 1997 oldsmobile bravada Sign In help i am having a new radiator put in my '97 bravada...it had dexcool in it (before it leaked out ) can i put the green or more expensive pink that tom mentioned or should i stick to dexcool...and to i have to flush the block before changing the type of collant? thanks and sorry if these questions are dumb but trying to learn how to keep my care running for as long as possible barbara barbara Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 29, 2007, 4:53 AM Post #2 of 4 (3277 views) Re: replacing radiator in 1997 oldsmobile bravada Sign In Dexcool is pink and most others are green. There is one that is low-tox that is also green and I think Prestone is making a universal anti-freeze. The real issue is to keep a color so you can see it through testing devices. Mixing pink and green gets you a brownish that still works but looks like a rusty mix. I would stick with dexcool just because. Sold by various brands. They are almost all just Ethylene Glycol. Dexcool was some attempt by GM to promote a longer lasting coolant and they got in some trouble over that. The EG itself does not fade but the additives to protect against corrosion will break down. Either green or pink will work but I would stick with one or the other and carefully check the freeze protection # to what a 50/50 mix would provide which is -34F and it may take a few warm ups and cool downs to fully mix to get a dependable reading. Too much anti-freeze won't cool as well as the 50/50 mix so aim for that. Check this at radiator as the recovery tank could take a long time to fully mix in. Check the concentration again later to verify you are on target, T barbara New User May 29, 2007, 9:19 AM Post #3 of 4 (3275 views) Re: replacing radiator in 1997 oldsmobile bravada Sign In thanks tom and thank you for serving our country...sorry i missed it yesterday but hope your v-day was a good one. just got a call that the radiator was in and should delivered today...so will put dexcool back in and check the mixture as you recommended. nice cat... barbara Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 29, 2007, 2:41 PM Post #4 of 4 (3272 views) Re: replacing radiator in 1997 oldsmobile bravada Sign In Just a note: I'm a veteran/moderator at this site. I'm thankful for our veterans in armed services but that's not what that means in this case. It's really a designation that says I've made too many posts here Kitty says 'HI" T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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