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Old 10-12-2008, 01:13 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jethroooo View Post
does it matter which type of coolant we use?

I had to put more coolant in my car and noticed the previous coolant was color blue and the coolant I put it was color green.
Honestly it probably won't be an issue. However, technically you aren't supposed to mix the two. Most parts stores sell a coolant that is compatible with any color (usually it is almost clear or yellow). The color is really just so you can tell them apart, the difference is in the additives they use.

I can't honestly say I've ever personally witnessed what happens if you mix types, but the additives supposedly react to one another and you aren't supposed to mix them.
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