Recently had a new water pump put on and now I notice when I start the car (94 ford taurus) that there's a slow leak of fluid (antifreeze) but when i'm driving for a while there's not leak.....
also, here in the midwest it's been cold and then one day it was in the 50's. on this day i was out doing alot of stop and go traffic the rear wheel was smoking. it seemed like it was the brake caliper stuck. It has not done it since then though. ....but then again it has not been above freezing either.
Any help with these two issues would be appreciated.Read More
While at local mechanic garage today, had a few minutes to sit down and read a trade magazine about how dex cool is really the end of the world for any gaskets in your motor! I asked the owner of shop, who is ASE certified, he believed the same, dex cool is terrible for any motor. He mentioned Global coolant (he thinks is best) , which I never heard of, guess its a foreign car coolant, , or use green coolant his opinion is fine, after a good flush and pressure check, to ensure the gaskets have no damage.
Am I the last one on this planet to find this out, has this been common knowledge for quite a while or what? Why is dex cool still on shelfs at parts houses? :coffee:
Last Nov I figured I was using the proper coolant when I drained and filled my son's 2000 Grand Am 6cyl with original mfg coolant, i.e. dexcool! Now I wonder have I done more harm than good!
Any thoughts or comments on this from the pros?
Thank You,Read More