Question about Dexcool coolant
Not really tow vehicle related, but the wife has a Chevy Traverse that uses Dexcool of course. I want to buy a jug just to keep around for topping off the coolant if it gets a bit low. Is there any ...
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majorgator wrote:
..I say to them, it doesn't overheat and doesn't leak and doesn't freeze up. I'm not going to fix something that's not broke.
It's not about fixing something, but rather maintaining what you already have. It's called preventative maintenance. Eventually all coolants will break down. Even long life versions. All you need is miles and time. Yes it's a sealed system, however the chemistry of the coolant isn't permanent. Rust inhibitors will deplete and the coolant will turn into a corrosive acid. This acid eats at the metal surfaces all throughout the cooling system. This isn't something that you can see unless you're going to scope your cooling system. By the time you see the leaks and overheating it's too late. You've suffered a high levels of metal loss and you're now replacing parts. At a minimum PH test your coolant to prove it still has life. That's something you can do yourself with strips. Ignorance may be bliss, but it can be pretty costly.
