Anti freeze

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:31 am

_UnLiMiTeD_ wrote:

tjkj2002 wrote:

_UnLiMiTeD_ wrote:

Is this coolant red? i called the dealer and they said something about it takin a red coolant thats long life stuff and cant be mixed, sound right?

The Chrysler G-05 is dyed orange,the Zerex G-05 is a yellow color,Red coolant is Dexacool.

Well the dealer service tech told me i need the red stuff? lol

Get it in writing! from the Service Techs.

_UnLiMiTeD_ · **Posted:** Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:23 pm

why? in case i buy from them and something fails they have to warranty it? Probably when i do the flush im going get the amsoil anti freeze. It says its compatible with zerex and its a long life one.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

My coolant level seems very low, it is like tiny bit of amount left at the bottom, and it looks greenish. I just have to look at it again tomorrow and post back here. What color is this G-05 stuff? I also was about to buy just anything, but jeepjeepster said buy this stuff.
When I look at the reservoir from the side, I don't see any level at all. It might be just because it is very dirty, or it is way too low..

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:08 am

hyedipin wrote:

My coolant level seems very low, it is like tiny bit of amount left at the bottom, and it looks greenish. I just have to look at it again tomorrow and post back here. What color is this G-05 stuff? I also was about to buy just anything, but jeepjeepster said buy this stuff.
When I look at the reservoir from the side, I don't see any level at all. It might be just because it is very dirty, or it is way too low..

The Zerex G-05 is a yellow color and the OEM G-05 is more orange,DC just died it so you could see it in the overflow bottle and for easy spotting of leaks.

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:46 am

I used Prestone antifreeze to top off the Overflow tank. Is that bad..?? I bought 2 gallons of the ZEREX G-05 to drain/refill, or should I have it flushed at a shop?

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

Take a look my reservoir:

Question: Why are there two hoses? One on the cap, one on the side?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:11 pm

The hose on the top relieves pressure from the system. It lets it go into that clear tank on the side.

The hose on the bottom lets the fluid flow into and out of the tank as it needs.

BennyMigs · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:18 pm

So I just got the right stuff. Now I want to flush the rad. do I need to drain the block. If so I have to drop the starter to get to one of the plugs. Or at lease thats what the Haynes book says?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:53 pm

I would just park the Jeep nose down(Maybe put ramps under the rear wheels) and take the lower rad hose off.

I dont like to use those Petcocks b/c Ive had them leak after using them.

Just make sure you have a big bucket b/c its going to pour out when you take that hose off!

Im not sure if the G-05 harms animals, but I like to keep a water hose around to wash it away and dilute it if I spill any.

BennyMigs · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:59 pm

Sound like a good idea thanks allot.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:12 pm

Sounds really easy! I think I'll use this trick the next time I have to drain the radiator / block.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

Yesterday, I bought ZEREX G-05 and filled up to COLD line, this afternoon, it is back down to the bottom again. After further inspection:

What is this? A crack!?
I checked, it is not from the Hose. Hoses seem to be pretty secure.

PS: Here is an HOW TO for Flushing the coolant:
http://www.jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=451

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:05 pm

Hard to tell from those pics, but if the hoses look ok I would say the rad is cracked..

Wonder if the power train warranty covers that?

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Hard to tell from those pics, but if the hoses look ok I would say the rad is cracked..

Wonder if the power train warranty covers that?

How could it crack like this? I never hit anything.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:58 pm

Cheap..

Its a common thing on the libertys. Water pumps, rear calipers(Ive changed one), window regulars, and balljoints(changed those too).. Just to name a few others.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Cheap..

Its a common thing on the libertys. Water pumps, rear calipers(Ive changed one), window regulars, and balljoints(changed those too).. Just to name a few others.

I see.. I guess I have to go see the dealer about this.
PS: Sorry Blake, I saw your MSN msg a bit late..

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:34 pm

hyedipin wrote:

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Cheap..

Its a common thing on the libertys. Water pumps, rear calipers(Ive changed one), window regulars, and balljoints(changed those too).. Just to name a few others.

I see.. I guess I have to go see the dealer about this.
PS: Sorry Blake, I saw your MSN msg a bit late..

Raditors and water pumps are not a common thing for liberty's,failures happen,a few here and a few there is not a common trait for a vehicle with over a million sold.

The plastic tanks on the raditor is sort of a problem for any vehicle made after '96.A big cause for cracking is torsional flex of the unibody and to rigid of bushings holding the raditor in.

Oh and the raditor is not part of the powertrain warrenty.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

tjkj2002 wrote:

Oh and the raditor is not part of the powertrain warrenty.

Well, this sucks..

Dave08 · **Joined:** Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:17 pm **Posts:** 250

Just to update

I called Amsoil with my dad's ZO # and asked about their antifreeze's compatibility. They were aware of the issues with certain other all makes all models antifreeze's due to an additive package. They say Amsoil Antifreeze is the perfectly compatible with our 3.7's and CRD's. So whether you till think GO5 is the best or not, being an Amsoil family and having 4 gallons of it in the basement. Amsoil is what is now going into mine.

Have any users encountered any problems?
Dave

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