Antifreeze for Chrysler product

Tiny
DUMMKOPF352
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  • 2000 DODGE CARAVAN
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  • FWD
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  • 95,000 MILES
2000 Dodge minivan, 3.3 litre. Owner's manual says correct antifreeze is a Chrysler item, meaning buy it from the dealer. Is there an OK substitute among the national brands? I gather 'phosphate free' is an important consideration. Thanks!
Saturday, December 18th, 2010 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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'phosphate free' is better, you can use any of the major brands, the important thing is to flush the old coolant out completely, and remember to do the heater core as well, read instructions regarding concentrate levels for the temp that you live in, mixing different coolants is the main problem, so the total flush with clean water is critical.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 7:35 PM

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