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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 07:51 AM
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quick coolant ?

Okay I have a small leak on the hose from degas bottle to bottom of the radiator. My truck has the "green" coolant in it. I plan on doing a complete flush when funds allow and using fleet charge. Is there a special kind of green coolant I need to use if I just want to keep it topped off for the time being?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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Just regular green coolant if you plan on topping it off and doing a flush and Fleet Charge soon. Can you fix the leak?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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I can fix the leak just don't want to take the time drain all the fluid out and put new in. I think the hose is like $20
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ReBilld
Just regular green coolant if you plan on topping it off and doing a flush and Fleet Charge soon. Can you fix the leak?
Thats just regular high quality green 50/50 Bill? Im going to flush mine soon and replace w stock green stuff-w-sca of course..
 
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Thats just regular high quality green 50/50 Bill? Im going to flush mine soon and replace w stock green stuff-w-sca of course..
Yep. If you do a flush, may as well use the Fleet Charge. It already has the SCAs in it. Don't have to worry about getting the correct amount. Just mix it 50/50 with distilled water.
 
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Originally Posted by ReBilld
Yep. If you do a flush, may as well use the Fleet Charge. It already has the SCAs in it. Don't have to worry about getting the correct amount. Just mix it 50/50 with distilled water.
Understood, thanks Bill..
 
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