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TwilightZone

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1. Had a chat with our independent guy about this a while back.

Reply to Kennah (Original post)

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 08:49 PM

Feb 2024

He's in a shop that has probably 200 years' worth of expertise, and they've been working on our cars for nearly 20 years.

Anyway, he said that it's pretty important to stick to what's recommended because they all work a bit differently. Some are interchangeable, especially as new standards are released. I think you're right that the dealer would be using exactly what's recommended, but I'm sure the service manager would be more than happy to confirm.

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When did the automotive coolant war commence? [View all] Kennah Feb 2024 OP

Had a chat with our independent guy about this a while back. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #1

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That's my understanding as well. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #3

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