Can you replace Dex-Cool antifreeze?

If you want to change over to the traditional coolant from Dexcool (I would, I’ve gotten to see some of the damage it’s done on fairly new vehicles) then you need to flush the system. How I’ve seen shops do this is to start the car up and let the engine run a bit to build the coolant pressure.

What is compatible with Dex-cool?

You should be able to use any “orange” or “OAT” coolant without issue. There is also some “yellows” which are DexCool/OAT “compatible” – but not the same thing.

Can I add Prestone to Dex-cool?

The answer of whether or not Prestone antifreeze and Dex-cool can be mixed together. The answer is yes. They are both ethylene glycol-based types of antifreeze and will mix together without any problems.

Is Prestone compatible with Dexcool?

Prestone® Prime® DEXCOOL® Compatible Orange Antifreeze + Coolant – Prestone® Total Protection.

Does AutoZone sell Dex-cool?

AutoZone Antifreeze/Coolant Dex-Cool Compatible 50/50 PREMIXED *5 Year/150K Mile Protection* 1 Gallon.

What color is GM Dexcool?

orange
The color of healthy engine coolant is green (for ethylene glycol) or orange (for Dexcool). A rusty color indicates that the rust inhibitor in the coolant has broken down and it can no longer control rust and scale buildup.

Is Prestone all vehicle compatible with Dexcool?

Prestone Extended Life 5/150 Antifreeze/Coolant meets all requirements for GM Dex-Cool extended life antifreeze/coolant, and as such has been assigned Dex-Cool license number DC-002.

Where can I get Dex-Cool coolant?

PRESTONE Dex-Cool Anitfreeze/Coolant Concentrate, 1gal – Walmart.com.

What color is Dex-Cool antifreeze?

The main way to tell the difference between Dex-Cool and regular antifreeze is that Dex-Cool is typically orange, whereas antifreeze is usually green.

Is Prestone coolant Dex-Cool compatible?

Prestone® Dex-Cool® Premixed LongLife® Antifreeze/ Coolant has been approved by General Motors under their DEX-COOL® specifications and is compatible with other DEX-COOL® approved coolants.