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Old 26 Oct 2008, 08:16 pm
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Ok what kind of antifreeze do our PT's take,,it looks orange in the overflow...manual says approved Chrysler antifreeze?? Parts house says use Prestone for all cars?? Ok whats the real deal?<< Is it GM antifreeze ,,anyone know?? THANKS Mjb
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Old 26 Oct 2008, 08:45 pm
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Stay with the same thats in it now. I read somewhere that if you use a different kind or color of antifreeze, you will void the warranty on the engine. Not sure if this is correct or not but not a chance I want to take.
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Old 26 Oct 2008, 08:52 pm
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Here's 2 things 2 read from the internet.....

Zerex G-05 is the original full chemistry in newer Ford & Daimler Chrysler vehicles. Its Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) chemistry combines the best of conventional and organic acid-based chemistry to provide the ultimate protection against rust and corrosion.

For convenience and protection, try Zerex G-05 Ready To Use. Zerex G-05 Ready To Use combines the excellent temperature and corrosion protection of Zerex G-05 with de-mineralized water to help reduce the risk of cooling system deposits. The 50/50 mixture provides protection down to -34°F.

* Protection for up to 5 years / 150,000 miles
* Approved by Ford and DaimlerChrysler for use in automotive and diesel engines.
* Utilizes hybrid organic acid technology to minimize inhibitor depletion
* Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula
* Provides protection against liner pitting and corrosion
* Helps prevent rust and corrosion
* Helps prevent hot weather boil-overs and cold weather freeze-ups
* Protects all cooling system metals, including aluminum


Chrysler and Ford and G 05-Glysantin Antifreeze-Coolant
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