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

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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.

View Public Profile. After the clean 2hr run f' you drain and fill about 5 times until it's crystal clear.

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.

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. Has the role of helping the engine to cool in the summer time it keeps the engine from boiling over. Also protects the engine from freezing during winter. Theoretically it should be good for an indefinite period. One should not forget to change their coolant because in the winter time, the engine can suffer irremediable damage.

What color antifreeze does dodge use

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The new coolant, dubbed OAT organic additive technology , has a service interval of 10 years or , miles. I will have to test the windshield washer fluid before I park it for winter but I am assuming that will also be good for low temperatures. It cannot be mixed with other types of coolant including Chrysler's existing HOAT coolant and only should only be mixed with approved OAT coolant of the same color. In the process you taught this old dog a new trick! JavaScript is disabled. Insert Quotes Quotes Post Reply. NO The coolant should be pink in color. Am I looking at having to flush out the pink and refill with the purple? Posted September 5, edited. Then fill. FYI Y'all on Flushing. For me, the most surprising part is that even very experienced mechanics and Dodge shops who should know better have been known to do it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Leisaysgoblue Posted July 4, I run it enough to circulate without getting coolant too hot to pull the bottom hose off for a fast drain.

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Come join the discussion about reviews, drivetrain swaps, turbos, modifications, classifieds, builds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Green is the usual aftermarked antifreeze. When sold in , with over , km on it, the radiator, water pump, and both heater cores were original and working fine. I called numerous Dodge dealership in my area and spoke to both parts and service depts. So when or if I need to top it off for any reason Ill get some. Wondering if for any reason while there they added the wrong coolant while topping it off. Status Not open for further replies. Posted September 5, I think you should get the red coolant. I have a 5. I just checked mine also. It will cause problems in your cooling system. Hope that's the correct color.