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Old May 22, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Question Which radiator fluid?

Mine is red. Other than oem, what are the other options? I heard it's bad to mix colors, but prestone now makes a coolant that you can mix.

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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Why would you want to run anything other than OEM? Price might be the only excuse I can think of, but think of the expenses that could follow after mixing coolant and possibly damaging components?

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If you absolutely had to, you would need to flush the entire system, including the heater core. Start completely over with your new fluid to avoid any cross-contamination.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Using anything other than oem red is not good for your seals in the long run
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Old May 22, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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went to the dealer and bought the red ..thanks
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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For future reference Napa sells the red stuff
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