jherrman@zoominternet.net wrote:
> On Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:09:17 -0400, Terrible Tom
> <silvereightynine@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
>>ALSO - be sure you use the right coolant in that truck. There are lots
>>of "all makes all model" antifreeze on the market - I sell it at work
>>too - but I try to recommend the original stuff to my customers before
>>selling them the all makes stuff.
>>
>>Chryslers use whats called G05 thats "Gee Oh Five" antifreeze - its an
>>extended life antifreeze - almost a pinksish color... different from the
>>GM DexCool antifreese. G05 is used by imports, fords, and chryslers.
>>
>>Be sure you use a 50/50 water/coolant mix. Zerex makes G05 and you
>>should be able to find that at your local NAPA, Carquest, Autozone,
>>Advanced, O'Rileys etc etc
>
>
> I'll look for the Zerex G-05. The shop receipt says they used
> "GL5". Does that mix well with the Xerex G-05? Or should I redo the
> flush and fill with the Mopar/Zerex G-05 stuff? The leak seems to be
> gone now that the cap is tightened, and I'll keep a close eye out for
> it after I fill the system.
>
Good question - I do not know of an antifreeze thats called GL5 -
There is a "GL5" gear oil for differentials, final drives, etc...
But they probably just wrote it down wrong. I would just top off the
coolant and not worry about another flush.
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