jshank
Feb 16, 2010, 08:38 PM
How will radiator stop leak work with Del-Cool antifreeze?
TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 16, 2010, 08:43 PM
I wouldn't go that route. If the radiator leaks, remove it and have it fixed or install a new one. Then, refill with a 50/50 mixture of Dex-Cool and distilled water. It's best to do the job right. You don't want to take a chance and warp the aluminum head of your engine, as many on this site have done ($2,500+). Creating your own chemical brew is really not a good thing to do on modern-day cars.
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