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aquariuss · 04-24-2018, 11:46 AM

Hi guys,

Am looking at coolant alternatives to GM made one Dex-Cool ? I'm from Europe and to make matters worse from a country that has only exDaewoo Chevy dealers who turn pale at the sight of a Camaro.

I damaged my radiator and sprung a leak so after replacing all the parts i would like to do a flush with distilled water and fill with a correct coolant.

The problem is i can't source Dexcool within reasonable delivery costs, what other brands and types of coolants would you recommend ?

GM/Ac Delco stuff is out of the question i would have to ship it from the US or the UK.

Thanks !

Synner · 04-26-2018, 05:00 PM

If you completely flush the system you can convert to standard ethelyne glycol 50/50 mix. It's available everywhere.

Russell James · 04-30-2018, 03:06 PM

There are many brands of Dexcool.

I wouldn't use anything other than Dexcool in a system that started life with Dexcool. The two types are incompatible.

I can't imagine there are zero brands of Dexcool in whatever country you are in. All the major antifreeze companies have a version of Dexcool. Valvoline has a version called Zerex, their website says it's available in over 100 countries.

hammdo · 04-30-2018, 03:33 PM

Buy dexcool concentrate and mix with distilled water. May be able to have less shipped from US.

-Don

rdanzel · 05-10-2018, 12:47 AM

Have you tried looking for an orange silicate-free coolant that meets GM specifications for Dexcool? Maybe some local auto parts supply has it.

04-24-2018, 11:46 AM	#1
aquariuss Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Yurop Posts: 10	Coolant alternatives to GM made one ? Hi guys, Am looking at coolant alternatives to GM made one Dex-Cool ? I'm from Europe and to make matters worse from a country that has only exDaewoo Chevy dealers who turn pale at the sight of a Camaro. I damaged my radiator and sprung a leak so after replacing all the parts i would like to do a flush with distilled water and fill with a correct coolant. The problem is i can't source Dexcool within reasonable delivery costs, what other brands and types of coolants would you recommend ? GM/Ac Delco stuff is out of the question i would have to ship it from the US or the UK. Thanks !

04-30-2018, 03:33 PM	#4
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Buy dexcool concentrate and mix with distilled water. May be able to have less shipped from US. -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-26-2018, 05:00 PM	#2
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	If you completely flush the system you can convert to standard ethelyne glycol 50/50 mix. It's available everywhere.

04-30-2018, 03:06 PM	#3
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	There are many brands of Dexcool. I wouldn't use anything other than Dexcool in a system that started life with Dexcool. The two types are incompatible. I can't imagine there are zero brands of Dexcool in whatever country you are in. All the major antifreeze companies have a version of Dexcool. Valvoline has a version called Zerex, their website says it's available in over 100 countries.

05-10-2018, 12:47 AM	#5
rdanzel Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 249	Have you tried looking for an orange silicate-free coolant that meets GM specifications for Dexcool? Maybe some local auto parts supply has it.