Dexcool class action suit

[John Larson]

The concentration increases over time because the water evaporates, and the 
problem is compounded because people add more coolant, not more water.  John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Hoffman" <tfh400036 at yahoo.com>
To: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: Dexcool class action suit


> It is very unfortunate that what you say is true, John. I'll have to say, 
> having changed the coolant from the original Dexcool (not topped off, not 
> even looked at) in my aunt's Aztek with 40K was pretty depressing. There 
> was a bunch of corrosion on the radiator cap, and the expansion tank had a 
> bunch of crap floating around in it as well. Flushed it three times, then 
> put in long life Zerex. No problems whatsoever. Also did head gaskets on a 
> '98 Astro, 98K. There was a LOT of corrosion in the coolant passages of 
> the heads, as well as the hoses. It also had Dexcool, although the 
> concentration and originality are uncertain. Judging from the rest of the 
> vehicle, I'd say it was original, though.
>
> Tony Hoffman
>
> John Larson <j.d.larson at verizon.net> wrote:
> Coupla thoughts ..................... If you ran Dexcool in a car for 
> which
> it was/is NOT specified by the manufacturer, you're SOL. If you added
> dexcool as a "top off" to the system which originally contained the 
> correct
> proportions of coolant and water (something which appears to have been 
> very
> common and about which many GM dealers warned consumers), you're SOL. High
> concentrations seem to have been the major cause of problems, but I 
> wouldn't
> rule out alloys in engines not designed for Dexcool being a problem as 
> well.
> I would think another "out" for GM and the suppliers of Dexcool is the
> failure of consumers to completely flush the system of all traces of other
> coolants and "contaminants". Of course reality seldom plays even a small
> part in suits like this. For most, it's just another chance at winning the
> lotto, even if it turns out (and it always does) to be a mere pittance for
> the perceived "victims". John
>
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