From: Steve & Jeanne Keith (cckw@comcast.net)
Date: Sat Jun 17 2006 - 15:28:55 PDT
Google: Dexcool +lawsuit
Choose one. If you own a GM S10 Blazer with the 4.3 l engine, you
Keep the green and use the test strips to check for condition, or replace
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
may already have found out about this 'feature'. It clogs the heater core
and the only real cure is replacement. Been there, still freezing in the
winter.... There is a 'secret' 58 step process that the dealers use to try
to prevent further damage to the cooling system involving such items
as 2 new radiator caps (1 plus your original get thrown a way).
it occassionally.
From: "Ed" <mojoedd@bellsouth.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] ANTIFREEZE
> Mine is still green?? I have used the same stuff for years. It's a
> winter/summer mix for the climate here in upstate South Carolina and has
> always worked very well. I don't remember the name of it but I purchase
> it
> at my Friend's garage. I don't think I've seen any other color around
> here........
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Ed
>
> "I ain't as good as I once was but I'm as good once as I ever was"!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DBaumanjr@aol.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 17:48
> Subject: Re: [MV] ANTIFREEZE
>
>
>> That's why the new Ethylene Glycol(green) stuff of the late 50's was
>> often
>> referred to as "permanent" antifreeze.
>> Old timers still use that term occasionally.
>> The new Propylene Glycol antifreeze(orangish-red in color) is supposedly
>> long life stuff. We're finding that after 3 years it starts getting
> crappy. Also,
>> if it gets excessive air into the cooling system, the Propylene Glycol
> turns
>> into a brownish mud. It works great at plugging up heater cores.
>> Be sure to replace the antifreeze in your MV's(and civi stuff) every 2
>> to
> 3
>> years!
>> Antifreeze is cheaper than headgaskets & heater cores..
>>
>>
>>
>> Darryl Bauman Jr.
>> [OlolllllllllolO]
>> ==={////}===
>> {___}=O={___}
>> 1967 M715 w/winch
>> 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
>
>
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