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Tiny
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  • 1999 SATURN SL2
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 1,361,500 MILES
Before I drive I need to add to tank I park and leaks. The Saturn book says to only add 50/50 DEX-COOL coolant. I cannot find it any where. Is there any other kind of coolant I can put in? Please help.
Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 6:57 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Not without causing problems like gelling coolant and plugged systems. I would fix the leak, then while you have the coolant drained for that flush the system real good and re-fill with common green coolant. You will need to service the system more often but you can use common antifreeze.
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 8:16 AM
Tiny
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Thank you and for this year of car coolant goes in the tank right? I cannot tell where it is leaking from. When I did check it was wet around the cap on the tank but I see drips from the middle front area.
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 8:23 AM
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STEVE W.
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You are correct. Leaks can be difficult. You can rent a pressure testing tool from many parts stores that can help. You fill the coolant up cold and put it under pressure, then look for the leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Then you look at every hose, radiator, water pump and coolant location for any sign of a leak.
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 4:19 PM

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