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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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I used wrong coolant

Hey guys, I have a 04 Max, and changed oil cooler o-ring, I drained coolant from cooler lines an radiator. Coolant was green. Not thinking anything of it I used some coolant I had laying around. It was orange, brand Texaco. I read label and it said it was safe to use. I didn't know there were such big differences in coolant. What is the best thing to do now? Thanks!!!
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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well, you *could* flush out the orange stuff, then flush with water (distilled iirc) a couple times, then re-fill with the green.

or you could leave the orange in there if it's really ok for it...

read these threads, you're fine keeping it orange.

http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...t-2006-se.html

http://forums.maxima.org/fluids-lubr...ant-flush.html

Last edited by Amerikaner83; Apr 4, 2012 at 07:26 AM.
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