I think mixing stuff with Dexcool reduces the benefit and longevity of Dexcool so I would replace it often with green coolant. Some manufacturers say it is life-time coolant and never needs to be changed. If used in a vehicle older than 1995, service interval reverts back to the original interval outlined in the owner's manual. Promptly wipe up any spilled fluid as it is highly toxic. In Reply to: , Jeetesh, Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:04:03 Alert me when someone posts in this thread check box and click button : It may be a water pump. Some blame Dexcool on turning into a slurry mess and messing up the engine internals, radiators, water pumps and so on. The amount that we see on the floor is nowhere near the amount that we need to add: it goes through a liter of coolant every 2 days but we only see spots on the floor.
That might not show up as an external leak. It could be the radiator fins. This is a problem solving forum for over 250,000 Saab owners, so expect to see problems discussed here even though our cars are generally very reliable. I have a 2003 9. Is going from green to orange Dexcool ok? Flushing with distilled water seems to be a good idea regardless of any coolant type change.
Leaking coolant is one of the more common types of fluid leaks on 9-3s. Water vapor is a normally a major product of exhaust but if liquid is coming out when the car is hot, that is most likely the problem. If you are very lucky, it might fix the problem temporarily. Unsolicited commercial postings are not allowed no spam. Just make sure to replace every few years. For usage guidelines, see the. Please remember that you are not anonymous.
They said that the ducts are compressing and that the water pressure increases in the engine and comes out of the radiator cap. This is not an anything goes type of forum. Coolant can leak from the reservoir or from the hoses, in 2004 9-3s with the 2. Is Dexcool a type of coolant, or is it a brand name? Saab never specified this for the Can you switch from one to another type of coolant? Fell around the hose ends, when cooled down. The other guys are right, though. The coolant tank appears to be stained orange. Animals love its sweet taste, so even a spilling a small amount on your garage floor can end up in the dog's stomach pretty quickly.
What is the factory fill for the different model years? Some say Zerex G05 Mercedes coolant is best to put in the 9-5. I will say, if you get any of the stuff on your paint, make sure to wash it off quickly, it will stain the paint inside of the engine compartment. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member. Also, if you find fluid on the floor. Unless you really like this car, pour the goop in and start looking for a new car.
Or if this was the original coolant from the factory. We also provide inexpensive and guaranteed 3 day, 2 day, and Overnight shipping options, so if you need your Engine Coolant Antifreeze Orange 1 Gallon tomorrow, eEuroparts. Can you smell a sweet smell? These are mostly opinions and I am not an engine engineer or mechanic making a qualified recommendation if you should Dexcool or not. No, there is no sweet smell. We checked and do not see any coolant leaking from the reservoir cap but we see some coolant leaking on the garage floor. According to Saab this may be mixed with any type of coolant, but it may turn the mixture a different color.
They could even add some ultraviolet dye to the coolant and let it circulate. If I keep this 9-5 that long. Saab never specified this for the Can you switch from one to another type of coolant? Please remember that you are not anonymous. According to the garage here, it is a well known problem with these 3. If one of the head gaskets is leaking into a cylinder, it could be going out the exhaust as steam. According to them, these engines have had problems like this i. The green coolant basically is the same as Dexcool but Dexcool is supposed to last the life of the engine.
The garage had it up on a rack for an hour and said they could not find a leak either. Classifieds are to be listed in pages. With a good flashlight, start looking. As long as it is replaced every 2-3 years, it shouldn't really matter what type is being used. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won't freeze in the winter.
With the car up in the air, the waterpump can be checked for signs of coolant leaks dried orange drips They also had a porosity issue with the engine blocks. Follow the steps in this video to see how to fix minor coolant antifreeze leaks in your 2004 Saab 9-3. Consider changing the coolant and then changing it every 2 years. Sometimes the coolant will dry out before it reaches the ground. If you would like to return an item or have questions about the process, please and one of our customer service experts will be happy to help.