Which Engine Coolant for 1999 Chrysler T&C ?

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Hi,I need to add some engine coolant to 1999 T&C - the levelis below minimum mark.Chrysler recommends ethylene-glycol based coolant, but theyalso warn not to mix brands since various other additives,anti-corrosion etc. might not mix well.The problem is I don't know which brand they originallyput there.Should I just ask the dealer and buy coolant from them?Or maybe somebody on this NG knows what engine coolantis used with Chrysler T&C Limited, 3.8L engine?I apologize if it is a newbie question - I am newbie asfar as car maintenance is concerned.IP.

Daniel J. Stern · Accepted Answer

You need G-O5 type coolant. You can either buy it from the dealer or fromthe parts store. Make sure the bottle says "G-O5" on it.DS

IPavlov · Answer

Thank you.IP

jdoe · Answer

It uses STANDARD AF. Plain old ethylene glycol. You could use Prestone's "big yellow" but otherwise nothing specialLarry

IPavlov · Answer

I agree that it would be fine to add if the level is too low. Should it be

50% ethylene glycol solution? But when cooling system is filled or coolant is replaced, do they use ethylene glycol with anti-corrosion additives?

Thanks for your help. IP.

Daniel J. Stern · Answer

You're missing the point. All coolants can accurately be described as "ethylene glycol with anticorrosion additives" (except for the "low toxicity" types, which are propylene glycol with anticorrosion additives). The difference among all the different kinds of coolant is the type of anticorrosion chemistry. Some of these different chemistries are compatible with one another -- some are not.

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