Radiator problem

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CINDILUGO
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my 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo used an orange engine coolant and somewhere down the line the green coolant got added making the radiator water a jelly like substance. My auto mechanic suggests I get a new radiator, instead of just flushing the stystem, is this necessary? I also heard there was a claim against Cherolet for this problem?
Nov 18, 2010 at 4:55 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Don't believe a work of that. Those 2 coolants will mix fine with no side effects except the loss of the long term protection you had with the Dexcool. The one concern I have is that the Dexcool is a 5 year coolant and you car is 7 years old so you very well may have some coolant issues due to leaving it in too long.
Nov 18, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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I would try flushing it first.
And yes, there is a class action about Dex-Cool
Nov 18, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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