GM, Dex-cool, failing vehicles, and you.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:55 am

http://www.dexcoolsettlement.com/

it seems that GM wants to own up to the failures of the dex-cool..

ReRuss · Post by **ReRuss** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:15 am

When will they admit they're heating/air systems suck too...

Bent · Post by **Bent** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:15 pm

Hmm, my 2004 Impala falls under this, but I have never had any problems with it. Guess I will have to remember this if I do though.

Nightcrawler · Post by **Nightcrawler** » Fri May 23, 2008 1:07 pm

The Dex Cool in these vehicles is much less of a problem if you have it changed out early. From the information I've read, it only really starts causing problems late in it's life.

It seems if you've gotten it changed out early enough (say 60,000- 80,000 miles) you should be fine. You shouldn't have to change it out so early, but I probably would to be on the safe side. My dad had a Lumina effected by this a few years back. Pretty ugly situation. I can't remember the details now, but I do remember the sludge and leaks.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Fri May 23, 2008 4:16 pm

Yes, maintaning your maintenance free system too early mileage wise

but the age mileage you posted is appropriate for the age.