AntiFreeze Question....

[Marauderjack]

A year ago I installed my 180* thermostat and found the Yellow antifreeze for our cars at AutoZone....Xerex G-05. They no longer carry it and suggested Prestone extended life...which they also say is compatible with all other types and brands??:confused:

True or not true??:(

Marauderjack:cool:

[HwyCruiser]

Go get the good stuff at a FLM parts counter.

[RoyLPita]

Go get the good stuff at a FLM parts counter.

What he said. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[DEFYANT]

Is buying anit-freeze from the dealer like buying oil from the dealer? Overpriced!? Not to start another debate war, but whats the difference?

[HwyCruiser]

The dealer will have the right type, green or yellow, and it cost $15 for a jug when I did my annual drain and fill IIRC.

Overpriced? In the bigger scheme of things I don't think so. Just another one of those little details I guess I'm retentive about. Kinda like not paying attention that the BP/Amoco I frequent is usually a nickel higher per gallon for premium than the convenience store across the street.

[Rider90]

Is buying anit-freeze from the dealer like buying oil from the dealer? Overpriced!? Not to start another debate war, but whats the difference?
I too am curious what the difference would be with a brand bought at Autozone?

[DEFYANT]

I have the red antifreeze in the S/Cers intercooler. That is what the Mustang shop used in the Cobras there.

Is there a difference?

[Smokey]

Now granted I am just a "lowly" Crown Vic owner, but I am constantly amazed how penny pinching some people are when it comes to the maintenance on their cars. I mean really, how often do you change the anti-freeze? How often do you replace the plugs, fuel filter, brake pads, etc. Is 1,2 or even 5 dollars a part difference going to make that big an impact on your financial well being? I never have understood people trying to pinch pennies when they are talking about maintenance on a 20-30 thousand dollar investment. Just put in what the factory calls for and you take all the worry out of the equation. Sorry for the soap box, I am off it now. :)

[Rider90]

Now granted I am just a "lowly" Crown Vic owner, but I am constantly amazed how penny pinching some people are when it comes to the maintenance on their cars. I mean really, how often do you change the anti-freeze? How often do you replace the plugs, fuel filter, brake pads, etc. Is 1,2 or even 5 dollars a part difference going to make that big an impact on your financial well being? I never have understood people trying to pinch pennies when they are talking about maintenance on a 20-30 thousand dollar investment. Just put in what the factory calls for and you take all the worry out of the equation. Sorry for the soap box, I am off it now. :)
Autozone is about 1.5 miles away, the dealer is much further. If I'm going to get the same stuff at Autozone, I'd rather go there. Sounds like the easiest way?

[Warpath]

The dealer may not even carry a Ford coolant. I was at a dealer and saw that they carried an off brand windshield washer fluid. I made a crack about not carrying the Ford brand and they said that's all they carry. Dealers may only use what is cheapest themselves. For warranty work, Ford will pay them $X for Ford fluid. But, if the dealer could find equivalent fluid for less, that puts extra money in their pocket.

[merc6]

True...the mazda 6 also uses 5w-20 and dealerships use the bulk 10W-30 for oil changes cause it's "Cheaper"

[MENINBLK]

I needed some coolant to make up for the AIR POCKETS
that never seem to disappear....

I went into my local department store and picked up a gallon
of Prestone Extended Life Antifreeze in the silver/grey colored bottle.
It says GM DEX-COOL Approved.

On the back of the bottle it says...
Meets GM 6277M, Ford WSS-M97B44-D,
and property and performance specification requirements
of DaimlerChrysler MS-7170, MS-9769

So I figured its gotta be compatible...

One quart later, the air pockets are gone and the temp meter
is back where it belongs...

[Marauderjack]

Problem Solved!!!:beer:

The dealer I bought my car from (45 miles away) gives a bit of a discount and I got the GOOD STUFF for $10.00 a gallon!!!:banana2: I had ordered some other part so the trip was not only fun but worthwhile.

My local dealer (aka: "Stealer") gets $22.50 a gallon....GO FIGURE!!!

Marauderjack:)