Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Wrong coolant in Crossifre srt6. Mechanic flushed the system. Wants me to do it again and pay another $250??? ?

Got a pin hole in my upper radiator hose and was leaking coolant, by accident added the green stuff instead of the clear stuff. Took the car to chrysler who changed the hose and pointed out I had the wrong coolant. Paid $250 for a flush. Everything seems to be working but he wants me to flush again. Should I???
Wrong coolant in Crossifre srt6. Mechanic flushed the system. Wants me to do it again and pay another $250??? ?
IS the car under warrenty? IF it is thats why he wants to do a second flush to makes sure there is no contamination left. You sure you didn't use the newer type coolant that is suppose to be compatable with all cars? That one is green too and he may have just assumed you used the wrong thing. Take a good look at the container if you have it. If it says mixes with all types take it to him and show him.

Some people are saying its not good to use that type of coolant but I have been with no problems at all.
Wrong coolant in Crossifre srt6. Mechanic flushed the system. Wants me to do it again and pay another $250??? ?
WOW - $250!!! I would ask a auto parts store which coolant is recommended. Buy it, and drain and fill again yourself. The auto parts guy can also show you on his computer where the radiator drain is. You can do this yourself for about $40. Better than having $500 into it.
Not unless they're doing the 2nd flush for free...



If they already properly %26quot;flushed it%26quot; once, why would there be any need to do it again? Your radiator was either flushed out entirely the first time or it wasn't flushed properly. If it WASN'T done properly the first time, then the shop didn't do it's job and should re-do the flush for free if they say it needs to be done again.



Like others have said $250 for a radiator flush is mighty steep. Next time I'd probably go somewhere else for service (even a different Chrysler dealer if you want a dealership doing all the maintenance) if your current dealership is charging that much just to flush a radiator.
if you paided to have the system flushed then it should be ok if he wants to do it again then he apparently didn't flush it completely he should do for free if he don't i think you ll be fine
you got took big time read the bottle,they are all interchangeable,you are ok but never go to a dealer except for warranty work,they will steal your money.
tell him to shove it! you can use any type of coolant..dont do it. its not going to do anything tell him to stop charging you for **** you dont need thats bull..you need to find a different mechanic
All makes, all models green coolant isn't gonna do jack to your car. They just like charging you for crap you don't really need.



Plus, a cooling system flush isn't worth $250 in any world. Honestly, it should be just fine.



A cooling system to work correctly needs to be sealed, no leaks, no air, and have the correct coolant, which can be all makes, all models prestone or peak coolant.
that's more than a new radiator costs its expensive at dealer remember that



its better to buy radiator at whole sale lot auto fit certi fit ie.



then take it to mechanic if you cant do it yourself