What color antifreeze does dodge use

Thread Tools. I was looking under the hood tonight checking the fluid levels and when i took the cap off the radiator i was suprised to see the coolant was brown in color? I have a dodge ram View Public Profile.

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What color antifreeze does dodge use

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Can someone clear this up for me? Mine are both pinkish colored now Did they use the wrong stuff Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Even if they swapped, I find it hard to believe that they got all the old coolant out. If it loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution. Never use pure antifreeze. Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation.

I had to get it from the dealer because none of the parts stores had the right stuff.

I noticed that my Coolant reservoir is filled with a very darl coloured coolant mix. It almost looks deep purple or even black NOT the colours I'm familiar with. Is this the normal colour? Make sure it is not oil. If it is, it could be the sign of a leaking head gasket or other condition where oil and coolant are mixing.

Not many know the importance of the different colors that are available today. If an engine is used without coolant antifreeze , it can suffer extended damage especially during winter. Also in wintertime, water solidifies freezes and expands in volume which can crack your engine block, radiator and heater cores. It lowers the freeze point of the coolant to protect it from freezing, even in the worst winter conditions. Coolant in the summer time works as an anti-boil and protects the system components from corrosion, which is a big deal especially with aluminum components.

What color antifreeze does dodge use

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Really becomes a "pain" when I've got 2 ATVs, 2 tractors and 4 cars , , , and and they cover all the different formulations; I have to check the owner's manual for each whenever I have to add antifreeze because I can't remember which takes what and I can't go by the color any more Sign up. An example of that is ford installed a ball valve in the heater core lines to aid the ac. All times are GMT Dodge EVs. I have had dealerships and mechanics tell me both ways and that I can use regular with no issues. Hope that's the correct color. Posted February 10, edited. You don't have to get fancy with coolants. Here is the MSDS sheet. I've not seen purple. If the customer fails to perform this maintenance, then expensive radiator, heater core and pump replacements soon follow. This is what intiated my question. NevadaMike 83 Replies. The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion protection.

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When you do the swap, I recommend a new t stat since it will be an easy swap with the coolant out. Paste as plain text instead. The overflow is bright pink and the radiator is brownish. Green alone will create a corrosive system faster and have less erosion protection. I was looking under the hood tonight checking the fluid levels and when i took the cap off the radiator i was suprised to see the coolant was brown in color? Reply to this topic My rt has the purple oat antifreeze. If it loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. This is what I needed to hear.. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.