Originally Posted By: WyrTwister
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Originally Posted By: Cressida
No need to rush but change it all out after the temps warm up in a month or so.
Continue to avoid the Dex-Cool. This would be the perfect time to switch it over to G05.
x2 to all of the above aside from avoiding Dexcool. It's a good long life coolant; it just doesn't play well with others. The GM gasket failures that started the whole scare were due to poor material choices and had nothing to do with the coolant. GM owners disregarded their owners manual and added conventional green, which just added to the drama.
That said, Dexcool is still the factory fill for new GM vehicles.
When did GM cure the gasket problems . I have Dex in a 2005 Buick . ?
I agree , dump the mix , flush with clean water & fill with what Dodge recommends .
Best of luck to you .
Good question. I bought my 1997 knowing the lower intake manifold gaskets needed replaced. I drove it for ~4 months without any noticeable consumption. (Maybe 1 pint all together?)
If you aren't having to add coolant, I'd say you're in good shape. Typically, you can smell it too.