Prestone Extended Live Vs. Dex-cool

[Shooter_va]

Has anyone switched from Dex-Cool to Prestone Extended Life (which is said to be good for use in all makes and models)? I am thinking about taking my truck to Jiffy Lube to get the cooling system (power-)flushed and they are using the Prestone Extended Life.

[mxdirtrider56]

Stick with the Dex-Cool.

[jro909]

stick with dex-cool...my bro put none dex-cool into his truck and soon after the waterpump started pouring coolant

[markw8]

There is no valid reason today not to use Dex-cool. GM says thats whats best for their system.

 

Mark.

[jro909]

There is no valid reason today not to use Dex-cool. GM says thats whats best for their system.

 

Mark.

 

 

most automakers use a dex-cool type formula now in their vehicles, because it lasts longer and has better protection

[markw8]

Just because they might be a dex-cool type doesn't mean they're the same. Most have gone to longer life products, but that doesn't mean they interchange.

 

The only thing multi-vehical formulas are truely good for is cheaper manufacturing and marketing.

 

Mark

[jro909]

Just because they might be a dex-cool type doesn't mean they're the same. Most have gone to longer life products, but that doesn't mean they interchange.

 

The only thing multi-vehical formulas are truely good for is cheaper manufacturing and marketing.

 

Mark

 

 

i ment automakers are useing clones of dex-cool and calling it a different name...the cheapo extended life shit is just a gimmick

[Wingnut]

Either or is fine.

 

I'm more concerned about you taking your truck to Jiffy Lube. I wouldn't let those guys work on a valve stem cap.

[jro909]

Either or is fine.

 

I'm more concerned about you taking your truck to Jiffy Lube. I wouldn't let those guys work on a valve stem cap.

 

 

+1 on going to jiffy lube, i once had them change my oil on an old beater and they charged me for a transmission flush needless to say i told them to pound sand and went back to changeing my own oil

[txab]

If anyone wishes to switch from one type to another, just make sure you do a complete flush to clear out the traces of the old coolant. That being said, I'd stay with Dex. We've never had a problem with it as long as it is properly monitored and maintained.