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Radiator problem

Tiny
CINDILUGO
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 65,000 MILES
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?
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Friday, November 19th, 2010 AT 12:55 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Friday, November 19th, 2010 AT 1:12 AM
Tiny
BUDDYCRAIGG
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I would try flushing it first.
And yes, there is a class action about Dex-Cool
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Friday, November 19th, 2010 AT 1:13 AM

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