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Re: is Dexcool approved ok to use? Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:21:27 In Reply to: is Dexcool approved ok to use?, Mark from Toronto, Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:44:17 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I know that Havoline and Zerex make "GM Dex-cool Approved" coolants. As long as the Prestone product states "GM Dex-cool Approved" then there should be no issue. The "GM Dex-cool Approved" statement requires a license from GM and proof that the product meets GM Dex-cool performance standards.
I just had the brake fluid and Dex-cool coolant flushed on my 2005 9-3 Aero CVT. It was a bit funny (actually pathetic) as the dealer insisted that the they never bothered to flush the Dex-cool coolant as it was good for 100,000-miles or the brake fluid on SAABs. I pointed out to the dealer that Dex-cool coolant is good for 5-years or 100,000-miles and SAAB owners maintenance manual recommends brake fluid be flushed every 4-years regards of mileage.
Makes you wonder if the dealers are part of the Dex-cool issue themselves.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 26,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 110,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; Cherry Red; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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