Engine Coolant Levels

[Fless]

Is this the stuff I am looking for?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...7wsjmvS9uWPk6Z1dBPlbc5m6JAt-ExSRoCNAYQAvD_BwE

I do not mind paying $20 shipped for this stuff if the levels are looking a little low. The car is honestly not getting driven much right now because it is my wife's, and the stay-at-home order is keeping her from driving much at all.

Yes, that's the premixed so you can add it as it comes. Honestly, you can buy non-AC Delco Dexcool locally at just about any place that carries antifreeze. Any auto parts store, Walmart, etc. would carry it. (Prestone, ShellZone, Zerex...)

 

[Miami-Dade]

I am the second owner, but I am friends with the first, and he confirmed there was never any work done related to the coolant, unless the dealer just did it in the normal course of their inspection at the 5k/10k/15k/20k services it received. I usually just take my cars to the dealer until warranty expires, but I understand what you mean by finding a reputable shop to start the relationship with now. I hate dealer service departments.

Is this the stuff I am looking for?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...7wsjmvS9uWPk6Z1dBPlbc5m6JAt-ExSRoCNAYQAvD_BwE

I do not mind paying $20 shipped for this stuff if the levels are looking a little low. The car is honestly not getting driven much right now because it is my wife's, and the stay-at-home order is keeping her from driving much at all.

I got my Dexcool from the local dealership. Had to add twice in 82K miles. If your engine was hot it is definitely low.

I am actually driving more now as I take a ride everyday for 60-90 minutes just to get out. I do not get out of my Hoe.

Yes finding a good independent mechanic is a good idea. If you have a Extended Warranty you probably want the dealer to service your vehicle every so often to stay on their good side in case you have a major issue.

There are a sprinkling of good Chevrolet-GMC dealers out there but would not go to one unless they had excellent Dealer Service Reviews. I found one dealer in Paramus New Jersey and one in South Florida. With that said I do have a awesome independent mechanic in Broward County.

All that just IMHO. To each their own.

 

[PG01]

I got my Dexcool from the local dealership. Had to add twice in 82K miles. If your engine was hot it is definitely low.

I am actually driving more now as I take a ride everyday for 60-90 minutes just to get out. I do not get out of my Hoe.

Yes finding a good independent mechanic is a good idea. If you have a Extended Warranty you probably want the dealer to service your vehicle every so often to stay on their good side in case you have a major issue.

There are a sprinkling of good Chevrolet-GMC dealers out there but would not go to one unless they had excellent Dealer Service Reviews. I found one dealer in Paramus New Jersey and one in South Florida. With that said I do have a awesome independent mechanic in Broward County.

All that just IMHO. To each their own.

Paramus....wow...memories gary... my parents bought 3 pontiacs from cerami pontiac on 17.... lol

 

[sspearsau]

The image posted was on a cool engine. It had been turned on for about 2 minutes just to move the car to install the headlights.

All great advice. Thank you for that. Since I won’t be going to the dealer in the immediate future, I’ll pick up some coolant and fill it on up. This will give me a reset on watching it and checking to see if there might be a possible problem with a quicker than usual use/leak/evaporation.

 

[sspearsau]

Coolant came in today. Got it topped off. Time will now have to tell. Maybe my wife will start driving it again now that the states are starting to life the stay at home orders. Maybe.