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What is the best coolant/antifreeze ?

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Old February 7th, 2010, 7:14 PM
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Yeah, because I changed mine when I got my hoe (at a little over 100k). Knocking on wood, but now I have 170k on it and haven't had any problems with leaks or anything else like that. I even took off a bolt from the block (the one used to drain the fluid) and didn't notice any corrosion or build-up inside the block. I thought that the dex-cool stuff was suppose to be the extended interval antifreeze that would last up to 100k. So is the new dex-cool okay now or is it the same formula? Should it be avoided?
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from what i've read and heard, the new stuff is way less toxic. new stuff should be ok. me being old school tho, i like the old green stuff.
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My local supplier no longer stocks the green . I was recommended a coolant specially formulated to help the longevity of aluminium parts, its red (not orange) and a local mechanic who specialises in American cars uses it in all his Chevys.
Thanks for the Dex-Cool info.
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I'm not brand-specific most the time, but I've learned the hard way.

When it comes to replacing coolant, it's Prestone.
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Not available here in the UK ! Well, I couldn't find it anywhere !
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