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    Accidentally put about 1/2-3/4 of dexacool coolant in a Chrysler Sebring can I drive it about 80 - 100 miles or must I drain it first I plan on flushing it sat but need to go somewhere in the meantime I added it to radiator NOT the puke bottle
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    I would flush it before it gets a chance to mix anymore and gets in the motor, heater core, etc. What kind of coolant was in the car?
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    Not sure I just bought it in June puke tank is dark too dirty to really tell and filler neck was empty when I looked down it before I added it
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    Check the manual, or stickers under the hood. One of them should say what was in it... Depending on the year and previous owners its possible it SHOULD be using dexcool... but I would flush it and start anew anyways.

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    ...not scanning/monitoring your motor is like bangin a hooker and you just HOPE your not infected.
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