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Dexcool?


jschunke

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My understanding is that the orange Dex-cool is a Texaco and GM long life coolant. It is a far different colour from the Toyota red long-life coolant. Personally, I don't like Dex-cool, which is not to be used in any system that permits air to contact it while hot and under pressure. The Toyota coolant is superior in my mind.

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Well, I have both in stock in my repair shop, and they don't look, smell, or feel the same to me. One is orange and one is red. And the Toyota coolant is cheaper.

When Dexcool is exposed to the atmosphere it turns a muddy brown colour. Even old Toyota coolant remains red.

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I would really recommend sticking to the Toyota coolant. I think GM may be involved in a lawsuit regarding the new longer life coolant. As someone said, if you have a coolant leak and the system is not kept completely full it can cause a lot of damage to your engine.

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