What kind of engine coolent

[SuperSaiks]

Hi Guys

Need to change the engine coolent in the 96 GTS. What kind of coolent is recommended?

Thanks

 

[8.0L>1.8T]

I use prestone

 

[speedracervr4]

Mopar orange or some other HOAT coolant. I've used Prestone with good results on my Viper and Viper truck. Don't mix the green fluid with the orange...

 

[8.0L>1.8T]

.. Don't mix the green fluid with the orange...

Do tell.
Mine came pre mixed: orange and green, a lovely shade of blue.

 

[speedracervr4]

Do tell.
Mine came pre mixed: orange and green, a lovely shade of blue.

Maybe add some oil to mix to make it a shiny purple?

Mixing the coolant will cause the coolant to congeal and lower its anti corrosion properties.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Evans lifetime coolant.

 

[8.0L>1.8T]

Maybe add some oil to mix to make it a shiny purple?

Mixing the coolant will cause the coolant to congeal and lower its anti corrosion properties.

Well that just scared the fak outta me, I know what I'm doing this Saturday.

 

[Sybil TF]

Evans lifetime coolant.

Ditto, don't be a cheapskate. This is the best and a Viper deserves the best. First thing I(actually my man slave) do is swap it in pronto....360 degree boiling point, no water so no corrosion, once and done. You never have to change it again.

 

[8.0L>1.8T]

Evans lifetime coolant.

Sounds like this stuff is what I need.
Thanks bud!

Ditto, don't be a cheapskate... You never have to change it again.

Well that's that, now I'm going to HAVE TO get some
Is this an Autozone or Pepboys visit or online only?

 

[Sybil TF]

I ordered mine through Hoerr Racing Products. Just flush with distilled water. The flush liquid is just as expensive but most just drain, fill with distilled water and run and then drain and fill with the Evan's.

 

[speedracervr4]

I can't justify the cost when I change my fluid at least every two years. Factory type fluids work fine.

 

[Sybil TF]

I can't justify the cost when I change my fluid at least every two years. Factory type fluids work fine.

This is a once and done unless you have a leak so you never change it again and it pays for itself. There is no corrosion since it is waterless and its kinda slippery so water pump seals stay lubricated. Engine , radiator stays spotless..

 

[speedracervr4]

I don't believe the once and done hype. I actually read a few reviews where they felt the coolant seemed dirty after 30k miles or so. Not saying its a bad product I just don't see the need for it. Both will maintain the engine at the operating temperature and as long as the coolant is flushed regularly then corrosion isn't an issue. The no pressure of the Evans is nice but I could care less about the 300+ boiling point since I won't be looking at running any engine that hot.

 

[Sybil TF]

I have a friend who has had it for ten years in his car. Tore down engine for a bigger cam and heads. No corrosion what so ever in the engine block and coolant passages, Reused it in the new engine. Also his radiator was clean as a whistle so I am convinced. Jay Leno uses it so it has to be good lol

 

[Sybil TF]

Another thing too is you will never have to replace a heater core, ever....By the way corrosion is always an issue when there is H20 involved. It is happening just sitting there, not because you have dirty coolant.