coolant in my radiator...can someone out there ease my mind?

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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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for the past week ive been dealing with my radiator coolant. the guy who owned the car before didnt know what coolant was in it. its a 99 z28 which is supposed to take dexcool right? i checked it myself and it looked like it was green. well, i brought it to the dealership to have a full system flush and once it was done they told me they put green in it...they said thats what came out i guess. i want to know if having it completely flushed professionally and them putting all the sealant care crap with green coolant in it ,if im gonna have problems. i know 96 and up is supposed to have dex but they put this back in there and im just not sure. Can someone out there ease my mind? will my car be ok considering its all aluminum? i appreciate the help
 
Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Not sure if its bad for it, but i know if green gets mixed with dexcool it isnt good.
 
Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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yah they completely flushed everthing out so theres no mixing at all. they just put green back in it
 
Old Jul 25, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Your good. I would not put Dex crap back in even if it was free.
 
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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agree with gorn, i use the green in everything i have. boats and cars.
 
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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I thought everyone was trying to go green... I know I have in everything I own too and there is no problems. Red is dead remember that and it is true with Deathcool as well.

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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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cool deal....i appreciate the info
 
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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Yeah, I had mine flushed and switched to green. Just google Dexcool and you'll see why...
 
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Every vehicle I've owned (all 4) with dexcool leaks and kills gaskets. NEVER again!
 
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