What type of coolant does a Chevy Avalanche take?

Type of Coolant for Chevy Avalanche
The 2003 Chevy Avalanche uses Prestone dex-cool extended life 50/50 antifreeze and coolant. It is equipped with ZereX1 yellow antifreeze featuring OAT technology designed for American vehicles. This coolant should be used blended with water if not already diluted to a 50/50 ratio.
The 2005 Chevy Avalanche also uses Prestone Yellow antifreeze engine coolant. It has a capacity of about 16 quarts and is used to transfer heat, which can assist in preventing engine damage caused by freezing or boiling. The coolant type is yellow concentrate.
It’s important to note that the use of the recommended coolant is crucial for the proper functioning and longevity of the vehicle’s engine. Always ensure that the coolant used meets the specifications outlined in the vehicle’s manual for optimal performance and longevity.

Why is Chevy coolant orange?

Coolant manufacturers updated their formula and changed the color to orange to combat the corrosion in new materials. The orange antifreeze is designed to last much longer than the green antifreeze. It is recommended to be flushed out of the cooling system every 135,000 miles or every 10 years.

What color is Chevy coolant?

The recommended mix is 60% water, 40% Dexcool – good down to -18 F, below that use 50/50. Make sure it is labelled CONCENTRATE, not 50/50. Yep, the coolant should be orange in color.

Can I replace Dexcool with regular antifreeze?

Can ordinary antifreeze be used in a car that says dexcool only? You should not mix the 2. They react and will gel up. So if you don’t want to use dex-cool, the system needs to be drained and thoroughly flushed.

Can I use antifreeze instead of Dexcool?

Firstly, Dex-Cool and traditional anti-freeze don’t mix well. Though they can work together in a pinch, after extended use, they can react and create a gel, which can be very damaging to multiple components of the cooling system. For that reason, the best thing for your Chevy or GM vehicle is to stick with Dex-Cool.

Does Chevy use special coolant?

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Chevrolet has developed its own coolant or requires a conspicuous coolant that is unique to particular years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, red, green, blue, purple and orange.

What color antifreeze does a 2003 Chevy Avalanche take?

Prestone Universal Yellow Antifreeze and Coolant Concentrate
Notes: Extended life, Full strength concentrate.

What kind of coolant does a 2003 Chevy Avalanche take?

If the thermostat, water pump or radiator hoses need replacement or repair, antifreeze levels may be impaired. The 2003 Chevy avalanche uses prestone dex-cool extended life 50/50 antifreeze and coolant 1gal.

What happens if you use the wrong type of coolant?

Putting the Wrong Engine Coolant in Your Car
As mentioned above, the mix can solidify, block your engine, and cause overheating, which can, in turn, cause the following problems: Degraded cylinder heads. Head gasket breakage. Marred hoses.

What coolant does a 2004 Chevy Avalanche take?

Notes: Prestone max antifreeze/coolant all vehicles – 56/44 premixed – 1 gallon.

Do all Chevys use Dexcool?

GM and Chevy use Dexcool. Others may have Dexcool in their radiators. It works fine, GM/Chevy think it works better than Prestone and they do have a longer service period (5 yr/100,000 miles for Dexcool), more like 1–2 years (30,000 miles) for Prestone. However, you should not mix them.