Dex-cool

[MS3DALE]

This just came in our messenger in GM-Dealerworld today.....

 

 

SERVICE - TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS (EXCLUDING SATURN,

SAAB AND ISUZU)

ATTENTION: SERVICE MANAGER

 

 

Subject: Coolant System Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

Message #: WIS20080217

 

GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS

DCS2014

URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY

 

 

 

Date: April 2, 2008

 

Subject: Coolant System Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

 

To: All General Motors Dealers (excluding Saturn, SAAB

and Isuzu)

 

Attention: Service Manager

 

Recently, an agreement was reached to settle multiple class action lawsuits pending around the country relating to a variety of cooling system related issues.

 

This includes the performance of silicon bead/nylon carrier intake manifold gaskets in certain 1995 through 2004 model year 3.1, 3.4 and 3.8 liter engines; alleged deficiencies in the performance of DexCool coolant in those same engines; coolant leaks in 2000 through 2004 model year 3.8 liter engines (RPO L36); and "DexCool sludging" (i.e. coolant system clogging) in 2000 through 2004 model year S-Utilities and pickup trucks.

 

Given the large size of the vehicle population involved, there will undoubtedly be a substantial amount of interest. Any customer inquiries should be referred to the official web site for settlement administration at http://www.dexcoolsettlement.com/.

 

Inquiring customers can also be referred to the toll free telephone number for the Claims Administrator at 1-866-245-4291.

 

 

END OF MESSAGE

GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS

 

 

 

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Message #: WIS20080217

Date Released: 04/02/2008

Recommended Distribution: Service Manager

 

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[MS3DALE]

I thought for sure there would be comments from some of you guys on this issue

[ColoradoSkiCountry]

We all know Dex Cool sucks, nothing more needs to be said

[The Factory Man]

<br />We all know Dex Cool sucks, nothing more needs to be said <img src="style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /><br />

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MILLIONS and MILLIONS of properly maintained vehicles do just fine on Dex-Cool! Don't get me started on this subject.

[TexasAl]

I entered a reply to this topic yesterday, but I don't see it. Anyway:

 

I had a Grand Prix, and it blew a head gasket. It only had about 60,000 miles, so I was surprised that it failed so soon. I gues this explains why. My girlfriend had a Malibu, and same thing happened to it. I spent some good money fixing my Grand Prix, so I'm glad this will help me get some of it back. My Mom's a manager at Autozone, and she said that gaskets in GM cars go out like crazy. This explains it.

 

Thanks for the info! That cash I may get will go towards some goodies for my truck.

[The Factory Man]

<br />I entered a reply to this topic yesterday, but I don't see it. Anyway:<br /><br />I had a Grand Prix, and it blew a head gasket. It only had about 60,000 miles, so I was surprised that it failed so soon. I gues this explains why. My girlfriend had a Malibu, and same thing happened to it. I spent some good money fixing my Grand Prix, so I'm glad this will help me get some of it back. My Mom's a manager at Autozone, and she said that gaskets in GM cars go out like crazy. This explains it.<br /><br />Thanks for the info! That cash I may get will go towards some goodies for my truck.<br />

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It explains it only for the un-informed and un-educated and those fooled by high priced attorneys. Some gaskets have been revised more than once to enhance the sealing ability. Gasket were the issue, Dex-Cool is not the cause of gasket failure on properly maintained cars. Gaskets can fail on any engine using any coolant if the cooling system is not properly maintained. Now I know these facts mean nothing to those who like to listen to all the bad information that is floating around so go ahead and believe what you like. I have delt with and audited more high mileage and fleet Dex-Cool cars than most any of you would ever hope to see in a life time.