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Old Crank

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5. Certainly not like the good old days

Reply to Kennah (Original post)

Fri Feb 9, 2024, 03:48 PM

Feb 2024

Antifreeze was green and you topped off with water. When you drained it out is was usually brown or red from internal rusting.

I think the formulations have improved but you need a chart for youir cars to make sure you have the right one for each vehicle. Not to mention a whole shelpf in the garage for coolants and oils....

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When did the automotive coolant war commence? [View all] Kennah Feb 2024 OP

Had a chat with our independent guy about this a while back. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #1

It's my understanding that one cannot discern between coolants by color Kennah Feb 2024 #2

That's my understanding as well. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #3

My understanding is... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Feb 2024 #4

Certainly not like the good old days Old Crank Feb 2024 #5

If you want to be 100% sure, go to the dealership parts department(s) for your vehicles Best_man23 Feb 2024 #6

IMPORTANT Notes on OAT-type Coolants (Former Technician here) Best_man23 Feb 2024 #7

The Caravan leaks, but it's a Dodge so par for the course Kennah Feb 2024 #8