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Which antifreeze???

Old Jan 18, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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Its time to change my antifreeze amd was wondering if i can just use regular prestone 50/50 antifreeze or do i need to use the Red hoat antifreeze that is recomended?
If i need to use the red hoat kind where can i get it?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Ide use the hoat from mopar unless your gonna flush the whole system first then refill it.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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dealership - get the hoat
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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I've used the Zerex G-05. It is HOAT and works fine.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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I searched and searched local parts places for anything Hoat... Nothing here in my part of New England. Ended up just going to the dealer for a couple of gallons. (Wish I just did that from the start).
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Btw: I did use some of that Prestone stuff for a couple of months while dealing with a leaking water pump gasket. Worked just fine as far as I could tell - but I wanted to be sure once I replaced the pump and gasket that I refilled with coolant that wouldn't have me second guessing (or regretting) that choice in 50k miles...

In short- I definitely recommend Hoat, (for a long term fix).
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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LOL went to advanced auto and asked if they had any of the hoat stuff.. The poor guy was clueless and read the back of every single thing of antifreeze om the shelf.. Looks like im headed to the dealership! Yay
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Zerex G-05. It's a match. You can find it at Pep Boys.
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