Why green coolant only?

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Apr 10, 2001 | 11:42 PM

TahoeSS

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Why green coolant only?

I was spending some quality time reading my manual and the SVT supplement page 12 states note #1 DO NOT USE extended life coolant (orange in color) in the radiator or intercooler. That just doesn't make sense what can silicate and phosphate free antifreeze hurt? I wonder if they could void warranties if you run REd Line water wetter instead of their spec green juice??? Any answers. Thanks

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Apr 11, 2001 | 12:13 AM

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Hope not

Apr 11, 2001 | 07:24 AM

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It's easier to measure the coolant drop in your intercooler reservoir with green.

Besides, who needs extended life when the coolant will get changed with each intercooler.

Oh, and which was has better combustion properties?
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Apr 11, 2001 | 08:09 PM

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To the top... I wonder why they require the use of dinosaur glycol instead of the better things. Kind of like saying do not use synthetic oil only SA grade oils.

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