I need to put coolant into my mom's 97 Mazda Protege. When I went to Pep boys, I accidentaly told them it was a 98. Do you think the coolant will have changed between these years? If you don't know, where (besides the car manual) can I find this out?
2007-01-19 12:56:45 · 7 answers · asked by KittyKat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
Your car uses the Regular Anifreeze (GREEN)
To make it simple...DO NOT get the Dexcool which is Orange.
There are a few companies that do make the ANY antifreeze that can go in Orange Dexcool or regular...but its usually more expensive.
So...just pick up GREEN
2007-01-22 10:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Nate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off the top of my head I'd say it's the standard green antifreeze, since the DexCool was moreso for GM vehicles, and maybe Chryslers.
Also, there are a bunch of newer anti-freezes out now that can "mix with any type." I know Prestone released this a year or so ago. Strauss, the auto store I worked at, also released their own variation of it that can mix with any kind. I assume if you already got the coolant, you can check the bottle to see if it says this.
DexCool is an orange/pinkish color, regular antifreeze is green. If you look in the coolant reservoir, you should be able to distinguish which color is in there
Good luck!.
2007-01-20 15:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by pingiechan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. Almost all cars use the same stuff. If the car is ten years old and the coolant isn't bright and clean, it would be a good idea to have it changed with new. The manufacturers say to change every three years, Five years would be the max. out half the quick change shops will only do a half assed job though.
2007-01-19 21:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars equipped with Dex-Cool usually have a sticker saying so. Also, Dex-Cool has a distinctive color. Both of these clues should help the Pep Boys Techs select the right coolant, independent of any year info you supplied.
(The Pep Boys near us is staffed with a competent workforce, though I cannot vouch for all locations.)
2007-01-19 21:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is no difference between the 97 or 98 year antifreeze.
2007-01-19 21:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not too sure on this one, I think you may have a problem with you headlight fluid levels as well.
2007-01-19 21:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by SWT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that says antifreese on it will do, but don't mix green and red because you'll get dirty color.
2007-01-22 10:48:42 · answer #7 · answered by dvilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋