Idk, antifreeze?

[Tha Ghost]

My 06 grand prix needs an antifreeze change, but idk how to? Does anyone know how?plz, thanx

[postalc38]

If your not sure how, I'd take it to a maintenance center and have them do it for you.

You could buy cleaners and flush kits and attempt to do it yourself with a T kit (not sure if they'll work on your 06..I had an Olds Aurora that a T kit wouldn't work on)....Of course only use Dexcool coolant. But if you're not sure of how to do it, why risk messing it up?

[matt5112]

t kit would work quite well.

5/8ths line.

[Tha Ghost]

What is a t kit?

[matt5112]

Installing a Coolant Flush Kit: How to Flush Coolant | eHow.com

[Tha Ghost]

That's a t kit?

[sportred04]

[QUOTE=postalc38;495117]If your not sure how, I'd take it to a maintenance center and have them do it for you.

You could buy cleaners and flush kits and attempt to do it yourself with a T kit (not sure if they'll work on your 06..I had an Olds Aurora that a T kit wouldn't work on)....Of course only use Ethylene Glycol coolant. But if you're not sure of how to do it, why risk messing it up?[/QUOTE

EDIT... Dexcool get that crap out of your system and run ethyl

[Tha Ghost]

I wanna save some money, cuz tha economy in my wallet ain't doing so well right now.

[postalc38]

Dexcool is the right coolant if you properly maintain your coolant system. Or if you have the updated LIM gaskets. I'm gonna stick with this.....

This vehicle has a newly developed engine coolant. GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® was developed to last for 240 000 km (150,000 mi) or 5 years, whichever occurs first. Follow the instructions in Draining and Filling Cooling System. Make sure only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) or Havoline® DEX-COOL® is used when coolant is added or changed.

[sportred04]

but why change something that has worked and been around for a long time. just stick with ethylene glycol. why put something in it that will eat gaskets. says it should last 150k but it eats your gaskets before it reaches its life span.

[matt5112]

because i ran ethyl for 8 months then had pitting in my aluminum parts cause coolant leaks?

[sportred04]

so then all the other cars on the road that run it should have pitting and coolant leaks right?

[matt5112]

yes