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Back2Black · 06-26-2016, 10:18 PM

Hi
I have a 2011 Camaro RS with 44,000 KMs (27340 Miles) I was sent a letter from the dealership recommending I get my Coolant Changed.

I bought the car in 2014 (December) with 28000Kms from another GM dealership and because it's reached 5yrs it says I should get it changed (Dex Cool)

Any Suggestions/ Advice?

Thanks

15rs/ss · 06-26-2016, 10:31 PM

get the pre-mixed GM dexcool. i use a vacuum tool so no air is left in the system.

Back2Black · 06-26-2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 15rs/ss

get the pre-mixed GM dexcool. i use a vacuum tool so no air is left in the system.

Thank You, even with only 44,000KMs should it be changed based on the yrs have been reached?

Thanks

Dimitrim · 06-27-2016, 11:15 AM

Coolant is changed based on time not mileage. I would definitely get it changed especially you living in the far north. It gets cold up there and you want your coolant to be performing at its best.

Eddiefuzz · 06-27-2016, 08:12 PM

I just did my car, '11 with 98000 miles. I bought upper and lower hoses on AMAZON for about $25, the original hoses were getting puffy/swollen. You can do it yourself if your handy. I refilled it with distilled water and Prestone Wash/Cleaner stuff and drove it for a few hours, then drained and refilled with just water twice. Drained about half the water and added full strength DEXCOOL, about a gallon and half.

Avenging Orange · 06-29-2016, 03:33 PM

To be honest...I have yet to change mine (2010)...and see no need. But if you feel the need...do a drain n fill. A flush is not necessary. Just my opinion.

06-26-2016, 10:18 PM	#1
Back2Black Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 36	Coolant Change Hi I have a 2011 Camaro RS with 44,000 KMs (27340 Miles) I was sent a letter from the dealership recommending I get my Coolant Changed. I bought the car in 2014 (December) with 28000Kms from another GM dealership and because it's reached 5yrs it says I should get it changed (Dex Cool) Any Suggestions/ Advice? Thanks

06-29-2016, 03:33 PM	#6
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	To be honest...I have yet to change mine (2010)...and see no need. But if you feel the need...do a drain n fill. A flush is not necessary. Just my opinion. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

06-26-2016, 10:31 PM	#2
15rs/ss Drives: 2015 Yellow 2SS LT Z28 cai tune Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tallmadge,Ohio Posts: 208	get the pre-mixed GM dexcool. i use a vacuum tool so no air is left in the system.

06-27-2016, 11:15 AM	#4
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	Coolant is changed based on time not mileage. I would definitely get it changed especially you living in the far north. It gets cold up there and you want your coolant to be performing at its best.

06-27-2016, 08:12 PM	#5
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	I just did my car, '11 with 98000 miles. I bought upper and lower hoses on AMAZON for about $25, the original hoses were getting puffy/swollen. You can do it yourself if your handy. I refilled it with distilled water and Prestone Wash/Cleaner stuff and drove it for a few hours, then drained and refilled with just water twice. Drained about half the water and added full strength DEXCOOL, about a gallon and half.