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Green coolant or red coolant?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Vio, Dec 3, 2017.

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  1. Dec 3, 2017 #1
    Vio

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    98 Detroit engine, What coolant is good for this engine?
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2017 #2
    Steel Dragon

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    Green...you cannot mix them.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2017 #3
    Gunner75

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    Well you can, but the end results aren't good
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2017 #4
    Vio

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    Green is the original that was used , but I was at the Detroit dealer in Phoenix to get some green coolant and they were saying that they do not carry the green coolant anymore. They recommend to use red one.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2017 #5
    haz-matguru

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    Red is extended life and green is regular. But neither can compare to Evans.
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2017 #6
    Steel Dragon

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  9. Dec 3, 2017 #7
    Superhauler

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    Red you won't get electralisis like you do with green. Flush all green from system and fill with red.
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2017 #8
    Steel Dragon

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    That's why all the gasket problems?lol
     
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    Steel Dragon

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  12. Dec 3, 2017 #10
    Superhauler

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    Gasket problems, from what?
     
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