On Feb 22, 11:43=A0am, "Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwen...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In the last couple of years, most anti-freeze makers, especially of the
> better brands (Prestone, Peak, etc.) have upgraded their "standard"
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> glycol mixture to a long-life anti-freeze. =A0They have also added the
> necessary additives so that it is compatible with aluminum and most of
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> car manufacturers recommendations.
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> In fact, I have a garage nearby that, when doing a complete flush, drain
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> refill of any GM vehicle, will refill it with this long-life stuff
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> of that junk called "Dex-Cool."
>
> I might advise, for at least a couple of more years, to stay away from
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> of the cheaper "store brand" stuff, just in case. =A0But, especially if
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> can find Peak (which is what I use), you will have no problems. =A0Just
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> sure that if you don't buy it pre-mixed that you mix it only with
> de-mineralized or distilled water.
>
> BTW, do you like yourSedonaoverall?
>
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> > Hello,
>
> > I just purchased a new 2007KIASedonaminivan and am trying to find
> > out what type ofantifreezewas used as the factory fill. Is it long
> > life or regular greenantifreeze? The owners manual simply says to use
> > a Ethylene glycol based product for aluminum engines. The maint
> > schedule says to change at 60,000 miles or 5 years and then change at
> > 30,000 miles or 2 years after that. (Would this indicate long life or
> > just regular greenantifreeze)?
>
> > I have also read thatKIAuses a phosphated HOATantifreezebut have
> > not been able to confirm.
>
> > Local dealers say to just top off with the standard ethyl glycol green
> > stuff but I want to be sure that I am not mixing different coolants
> > when I top off the resevoir and possibly cause theantifreezeto be
> > less protective. There are so many different colors and types of
> >antifreezesold these days I just want to be consistent.
>
> > Anyone have any information as to what exactly was the factory fill?
>
> > Thanks In Advance- Hide quoted text -
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I really like the Kia Sedona with the 3.8 liter engine. It is quick
but also does not get very good gas mileage. I am trying to decide on
which Oil to use for the 1st oil change. They recommend 5W20 and I am
leaning toward Motorcraft Semi-synthetic oil with a 5,000 mile oil
change. I have found several people that have had this oil tested and
it has come back with low engine wear. Some say the 5W20 weight is
too thin and is recommended to show increased mileage. Any opinion on
the oil issue?
I previously owned a 98 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3 liter engine and
was pleased with this product except for the Transmission Problems.
It seems like the Kia is a little noiser than the Chrysler Products
but I hope to keep this van for at least 10 years so I hope it holds
up well.
Thanks
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