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Forza · 07-28-2011, 04:16 PM

My 2010 A6 Camaro with 10K kilometers is slightly low on coolant.

I read that one should mix clean tap water with Dex-Cool at a ratio of 50/50.

Do I have to drain the existing coolant first or can I just add more to bring it above the "minimum" level?

JDP Sales · 07-28-2011, 04:23 PM

You can just add more, perfectly fine. 50/50 mix with water.
This coolant is good for a recommended 100,000 miles (~161,000km), though I'd recommend to change it about half to 3/4 that mileage.
No need to drain it prior to that, unless of course you get the big mod bug!

- Jeremy

Godon Hutchinson · 07-28-2011, 04:24 PM

just add what you need to top it off. you should be able to buy coolant thats already a 50-50 mix.

pdesanctis · 07-28-2011, 05:46 PM

Please Never put Tap water or Hard water into your cooling system. Distilled water Only.

Stingr69 · 07-28-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdesanctis

Please Never put Tap water or Hard water into your cooling system. Distilled water Only.

+1

Use Distilled Water or buy pre-mixed Dex Cool. Do not get the "compatible with all types" coolant. Trust me on this one.

-Mark.

07-28-2011, 04:16 PM	#1
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	Dex-Cool & Top ups My 2010 A6 Camaro with 10K kilometers is slightly low on coolant. I read that one should mix clean tap water with Dex-Cool at a ratio of 50/50. Do I have to drain the existing coolant first or can I just add more to bring it above the "minimum" level?

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07-28-2011, 04:23 PM	#2
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	You can just add more, perfectly fine. 50/50 mix with water. This coolant is good for a recommended 100,000 miles (~161,000km), though I'd recommend to change it about half to 3/4 that mileage. No need to drain it prior to that, unless of course you get the big mod bug! - Jeremy

07-28-2011, 04:24 PM	#3
Godon Hutchinson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huntington West Va Posts: 443	just add what you need to top it off. you should be able to buy coolant thats already a 50-50 mix.

07-28-2011, 05:46 PM	#4
pdesanctis i like to go fast Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: jupiter, florida Posts: 154	Please Never put Tap water or Hard water into your cooling system. Distilled water Only.