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By Rachel Davis

Is there a pink DexCool?

Registered. the OEM dexcool is pink, yes.

Is Dex cool orange or pink?

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 pink antifreeze DexCool?

Anyways, the pink colorit is just dye and the Dex-Cool license means regardless of color the product is the same.

Does DexCool come in different colors?

To differentiate DEX-COOL coolant from regular coolants, the manufacturers often produce the coolant in a different color. Regular coolant is often green while DEX-COOL is orange or red.

What antifreeze is pink?

ZEREX™ Pink Fully Formulated HD Antifreeze/Coolant is a low-silicate formula charged with special inhibitors to protect heavy duty diesel engines from liner pitting and corrosion. Protects from summer boil over, cold weather freeze-up, and corrosion for up to 150,000 miles or 3,000 hours in heavy duty applications.

When did GM stop using Dex cool?

Dex-Cool, which is made by Texaco, is being used exclusively by General Motors in some buildout 1995 models and all 1996 cars and trucks except Saturn and Geo. GM postponed using Dex-Cool in Saturn cars until the 1997 model year because it did not have enough data to make use of the new coolant possible in 1996 models.

Is all pink antifreeze the same?

The color of the antifreeze does not indicate any difference in the properties of the coolant. It’s just that different companies use different colors, so consumers know which product they’re using just by looking at it.

Can I use regular coolant instead of Dex cool?

So if you don’t want to use dex-cool, the system needs to be drained and thoroughly flushed. Then it should be ok to use regular anti freeze. VW however warns against using anything other than their coolant, saying it can erode gaskets etc. So ultimately stick with what your recommended fluids.

What color is GM coolant?

GM, for example, uses orange-colored Dex-Cool antifreeze, while VW’s preferred coolants are typically yellow- or blue-colored, Hemmings reports. These different types of antifreeze all do broadly the same things.

Can you mix different brands of Dex cool?

Yes, as long as the antifreeze is the same type. There are several types out there, one is mostly for GM products, called DEX COOL and is colored orange.

Can you mix pink antifreeze?

You can mix two different colors of the same kind of coolant without any problem whatsoever.

Is all DexCool the same?

The “DexCool” designation means the coolant passes General Motors performance testing. Although DexCool is not a specific formula, all three brands that have the label (Texaco Havoline, Prestone Extended Life and Zerex Extended Life) are somewhat similar.

What happens if you put the wrong coolant in your car?

Using the wrong engine coolant can gradually lead to corrosion and damage to the water pump, radiator, radiator hoses and cylinder gasket. This can lead to damage to the engine in the worst case.

Does the color of coolant matter?

The truth is, color is not a reliable predictor for what type of coolant you have. For example, OAT coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple.

Can you mix pink and green coolant?

Absolutely yes. But don’t mix up two different types of coolant as it may lead to some damaging effects.

Who has pink antifreeze?

Volkswagen-Audi has the same formula, but it is pink. Honda has one coolant dyed a dark green, which looks almost black when it is dirty. The corrosion inhibitors in this group are slower acting, but longer lasting. Five years, or 150,000-mile intervals are often recommended in this group of coolants.

Is pink and red coolant the same?

Is Toyota Pink Coolant Just Premixed Red? The pink coolant is an OAT (organic acid technology) that typically has a longer service life. The red coolant on the other hand is an IAT (inorganic acid technology) that is considered to be more “conventional” but still longer lasting than some other coolants on the market.

What colour is Dexcool?

The color of healthy engine coolant is green (for ethylene glycol) or orange (for Dexcool).