Is DexCool the same as G12?

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GM Dex-Cool, likewise, has OAT chemistry and is equivalent to vw G12. GM Dex-Cool is roughly $10/gallon or $10 for 4quarts and is available at any auto parts store as the Prestone, Peak, or Zerex brand names.

What antifreeze is compatible with G12?

G12 coolant’s equivalence is thus: Pentosin SF and Prestone’s Extended Life 5/150 are the coolant replacements for G12. You don’t have to use G12 coolant when you have these two options. Water and ethylene glycol are the main ingredients of antifreeze sold in stores. The only thing in common is this.

Can you mix g05 coolant?

Yes, you can mix them. Pink was the Chrysler color and yellow was the Ford color for the same G-05 HOAT. They use to have them side by side on the shelves at Walmart here, but yellow seems to have won the color war over the years. Zerex G 05 is compatible with better brands of coolant commonly available.

Can you mix G12 and Dexcool?

As for Dexcool, you may be able to use it if you flush the system clean first. I would just stick to Audi/VW/Pentosin G12 coolant though. whatever they’re called now. Their tech guy (engineer/chemist) confirmed that Dex-Cool is 100% compatible with G12.

Can I use Dexcool in my Audi?

Texaco, the actual producer of the orange, will tell you that when you mix them you simply lose the long life properties of the orange. However, as one who has owned a dex-cool GM product and seen the goop that can percipitate out of it and clog the system, I would never do it in my Audi.

What is special about G12 coolant?

G12 coolant is red or pink and is made up of carboxylate and ethylene glycol. It is used in high-performance engines with operating temperatures of 90-110 degrees. G12 coolant has a service life of 4-5 years.

What colour is G12?

red/violet
Index number as standard

VW	BASF	Colour
G12++	G40	red/violet
G13		purple
	G05	yellow
	G33	blue- green

Is zerex G 05 Universal?

Zerex® G 05 is approved by DaimlerChrysler for world- wide applications. It is also suitable for use in Cummins Deere, Detroit Diesel, Mercedes, MTU, CAT, Navistar, Isuzu and Yanmar diesel engines. Zerex® G 05 is approved by Ford North America for newer models.

Can I use zerex G 05?

Is G12 coolant better than regular coolant?

05 A4 QMT6 USP Moro Blue CT From what I gather, g12 coolant has better lubricating capacities. It is perfectly ok to just run regular coolant but in idk how long, could be months or years, your hoses and metal parts will start to rust and break.

What is the difference between glysantin G12 and G12+?

G12 and G12+ are actually an OAT, otherwise known as Glysantin G30. G12++, and G13 are HOAT, otherwise known as Glysantin G40. G11 (glysantin G48) should never be mixed with G12.

Which is the best glycerin based coolant?

RAVENOL LGC Lobrid Glycerin Coolant is the newest glycerin based eco-friendly 1. 2- Ethanediol (monoethylene glycol) based coolant with 20% glycerin additive for cooling circuits in combustion engines which provides maintenance-free corrosion and frost protection.

What coolant to not mix with Zerex G12?

G11 (glysantin G48) should never be mixed with G12. Zerex G 05 is also HOAT, though it probably is best not to mix with G12,+,++, and G13. I think you meant not to use coolant to water ratios more dilute than 40% coolant and 60% water.