Dex Cool

[Doodle]

I've been running Engine Ice, but that stuff is so expensive. I want to change my coolant and I've got some Dex Cool at the house that I run in my pick-up. Is it allright to use this or should I just go get some green antifreeze.

[05bansh]

I wouldnt put dex cool in a shee. Especailly dont mix dex cool with the green shit, I've heard it gums up like jello if you do. Why dont you just stick with engine ice? Its not like it needs to be changed that often..

[Im-Loving-It 69]

Ya thats true its not like you going to drain it every day to put new in. If i was you i would just stay with the ICE, thats what i have been using

[Rare Scottish Tree Badger]

I wouldnt put dex cool in a shee.

Edited March 17, 2005 by rare_scottish_tree_badger

[Zodo]

NAPA also makes something like Water Wetter. I've used it in my shee and it does just as good and it cheaper.

[cb67rs1]

dex cool was made cause the newer engines in cars have aluminum heads and radiators, the dex cool does not( or is suppose to not) cause as much electrolisis (s/p) as the green, which will lead to radiator and heater core leaks, it doesnt help run any cooler.

[Im-Loving-It 69]

So are you saying that there is no pint in runing dex in a Banshee?

[2stroker]

Dex Cool wont harm your Shee. But you're better off using somehing better. I used Dex Cool in my bike for a coule years with no ill effects. Only 'cause that was all I had at the time and I was too lazy to drive and get the good stuff.

 

I now use Kool Aide and dont have any complaints. It is strictly a coolant. It doesn't provide any freeze protection. I can't tell for sure if the bike runs cooler since I've never measured the temperature. But since I've been using it, I no longer get the occassional wiff of antifreeze while riding slow trails on hot days. Probably 'cause it runs cooler and no longers spits out coolant.

[joshv5.0]

i am a mechanic and i have delt with dexcool numerous times and that stuff is complete shit. i would never run it in any vehicle if you paid me.