![]() One WELL maintained car is a single owner '94 Formula Firebird (ran DEX from the factory WITH the crappy formula, routine flushes, no problems, currently about 70,000 miles).ĥ. I know a LOT of cars running DEX (some poorly maintained), zero issues related to DEX. Odds are there is not much difference in the chemical composition of DEX vs the current green stuff.Ĥ. All the ones I see in the stores now state they work with "any color anti-freeze". Not that EVERYTHING the manufacturer recommends is 100%, but they recommend it.ģ. I've done my reading on it to my satisfaction of what I need to know.Ģ. Here are the reasons I am willing to "chance" it:ġ. It has cost me easily over a thousand dollars thanks to that genius design.If you problems with Dex are in relation to nylon gaskets, then your problem is with the nylon gaskets. If you plan to flush it, that would be the time to switch to the green stuff if you are more comfortable with that over Dex (the green anti-freeze will not harm these engines either).ĭex is fine now? Why would you give this garbage another chance. Give the cooling system a proper flush, and I think you will be fine. So far, from what I hear, THAT is the fix. Fel-Pro makes an aluminum replacement gasket. ![]() I can tell you what IS the cause of LIM gaskets braking, they are nylon and the nylon cannot tolerate the high fluid temps. I've done enough lower intake gaskets on a couple of car that NEVER ran Dex (my 3100 powered Grand Am never had Dex in it and the gaskets went bad twice, roughly 80,000-100,000 miles). I got news for all those who feel Dex is to blame, it's NOT Dex. People believe Dex is why the lower intake gaskets break apart. Recommend you buy the Prestone with Dex (I flushed my Monte and my wife's Impala, refilled with Prestone with Dex).Ĥ. Like any fluid in the car (even the good ol' green Anti-Freeze), the coolant should be flushed.ģ. That’s it! A long post, sorry about that, but there’s a lot of material to cover.2. At least enough for a nice dinner out for two! If you lost the receipts, you’re out of luck, but hopefully your garage or dealer will reprint them for you. You probably won’t get all of the money you put into the car to repair it, but you should get at least SOME of it back. ![]() Did you encounter ANY problems related to your radiator or cooling system in one of the GM cars covered in this lawsuit? If so, make sure to submit your claim. TCA Staff Tidbit: So, straight to the point. Purchased From: Various GM vehicles model years 1995 – 2004Ĭlaims Accepted Until (YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR CLAIM BY THIS DATE!): Postmarked by October, 27th, 2008Ĭlass Action Lawsuit Settlement Amount(s): $24,200,000 which includes $16,500,000 in attorney fees + $1,550,000 in “expenses”. If you own one of the models listed above, but (i) with a different engine size than what is listed, or (ii) the vehicle was manufactured using a lower intake manifold gasket other than a nylon/silicone gasket, or (iii) the vehicle is a Group A vehicle manufactured after April 9, 2003, then you are not covered by the settlement and are not eligible to file a claim. “Sludge” refers to a rust-like material that can form in the cooling system and whose formation is related to use of Dex-Cool. Group C Covered Repairs: Repairs necessitated by cooling-system sludge, including cooling-system flush, heater core repairs, water pump repairs, or radiator cap replacement. If you paid for more than one Covered Repair (whether on the same vehicle or on different vehicles included in the proposed settlement), you may make a separate claim for each repair. ![]() You are eligible to be reimbursed the documented amount you paid out-of-pocket up to $50, if you were not previously fully reimbursed.
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