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 Post subject: Did the stealer use the correct coolant?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:51 pm 
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This week I had the Jeep stealer replace the timing belt, pulleys, water pump, thermostat, and serpentine. When I dropped it off they asked if I wanted the coolant flushed or just topped off. Since I recently did a flush and coolant replacement with Zerex G-05, I told them to just top it off after they replace the thermostat. I decided to check fluid levels when I got home, and was surprised to see that the coolant in my reservoir is now red. Zerex G-05 is amber color. The paperwork from the stealer indicates that they used "Shell 5yr". Is this acceptable for our rigs?

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Chrysler coolant is red for the CRD

(don't know anything about "Shell 5yr")

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I don't know of a Shell G-05.
G-05 (ethylene glycol based with HOAT)

Those I do know:
-Mopar 5 year/100,00 mile formula, MS9769
-Valvoline Zerex G-05 (gold color, gold bottle)
-Ford Motorcraft Gold


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chryo co coolant is a reddish pink

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