Antifreeze Replacement

[ewetho]

buy premix or just get a larger clean bucket mix and poor back into jugs for convienience.

[James L]

Originally Posted by ewetho

According to the TSB that is what the spec. To be honest we have used both....
The Motorcraft is more expensive than what Suzuki would give us in warranty work.

However after a recent message from ford about All Make All Models coolants (silicate free formula not tested and verified for proper protection) we have stopped using it and are solely on Motorcraft again.

Motorcraft Gold is a great product and will serve you very VERY well.

Say ewetho, I got Zerex Dex Cool Approved for my 2004 Forenza.Did I make a good choice? And what would be the exact oil filter for my vehicle?
Is Dextron III right for my auto trans? Thank you.

[evlweevil]

The coolant for the verona, forenza, and reno are all the same. If you use the incorrect fluid IT will damage the water pump. Most dealers use the mopar longlife coolant (pink in color), it's the exact coolant that suzuki puts in at the factory, just different color. As for the trans fluid all three take ZF fluid (mercron V) you can get it from carquest, they have their own and it's cheap.

[James L]

Originally Posted by evlweevil

The coolant for the verona, forenza, and reno are all the same. If you use the incorrect fluid IT will damage the water pump. Most dealers use the mopar longlife coolant (pink in color), it's the exact coolant that suzuki puts in at the factory, just different color. As for the trans fluid all three take ZF fluid (mercron V) you can get it from carquest, they have their own and it's cheap.

Thank you evlweevil. I found a carquest just across the river in Ironton,OH.