Subject: DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Information #00-06-02-006C - (05/01/2006)
Models: 2007 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn)
2007 and Prior HUMMER Vehicles
2005-2007 Saab 9-7X
Licensed Approved DEX-COOL® Providers
Important: USE OF NON-APPROVED VIRGIN OR RECYCLED DEX-COOL® OR DEVIATIONS IN THE FORM OF ALTERNATE CHEMICALS OR ALTERATION OF EQUIPMENT, WILL VOID THE GM ENDORSEMENT, MAY DEGRADE COOLANT SYSTEM INTEGRITY, AND PLACE THE COOLING SYSTEM WARRANTY UNDER JEOPARDY.
Following in Table 1 are the only current licensed and approved providers of DEX-COOL®. Products that are advertised as "COMPATIBLE" or "RECOMMENDED" for use with DEX-COOL® have not been tested or approved by General Motors. Non-approved coolants may degrade the coolant system integrity and will no longer be considered a 5 yr/150,000 mile (240,000 km) coolant.
Table 1 -- Approved and Licensed Providers of DEX-COOL Products Meeting General Motors GM6277M Specifications License #
Provider
DC 001
Chevron
DC 002
Prestone
DC 003
Shell
DC 004
Valvoline
DC 005
Recycled Fluid Technologies (Bulk Service)
DC 011
GM Vehicle Care
DC 011
AC Delco
Coolant Removal Services/Recycling
The following tables include all coolant recycling processes currently approved by GM. Also included is a primary phone number and demographic information. Used DEX-COOL® can be combined with used conventional coolant (green) for recycling. Depending on the recycling service and/or equipment, it is then designated as a conventional 2 yr/30,000 mile (50,000 km) coolant or DEX-COOL® 5 yr/150,000 mile (240,000 km) coolant. Recycled coolants as designated in this bulletin may be used during the vehicle(s) warranty period.
DEX-COOL® Recycling
The DEX-COOL® recycling service listed in Table 2 has been approved for recycling waste engine coolants (DEX-COOL® or conventional) to DEX-COOL® with 5 yr/150,000 mile (240,000 km) usability. Recycling Fluid Technologies is the only licensed provider of Recycled DEX-COOL® meeting GM6277M specifications and utilizes GM approved inhibitor packages. This is currently a limited program being monitored by GM Service Operations which will be expanded as demand increases.
Table 2 -- Approved Engine Coolant Recycling Services - DEX-COOL® Recycler
Equipment/Service
Recycled Products
Demographics
Contact
Recycling Fluid Technologies
Service
DEX-COOL® Licensed Provider (50/50 pre-mix)
IN, IL, MI, OH
800-474-4947
Conventional (Green) Recycling
Processes listed in the Table 3 are capable of recycling waste engine coolants (DEX-COOL® or conventional) to a conventional (green) coolant. Recycling conventional coolant can be accomplished at your facility by a technician using approved EQUIPMENT (listed by model number in Table 2), or by an approved coolant recycling SERVICE which may recycle the coolant at your facility or at an offsite operation. Refer to the table below for GM approved coolant recyclers in either of these two categories. Should you decide to recycle the coolant yourself, strict adherence to the operating procedures is imperative. Use ONLY the inhibitor chemicals supplied by the respective (GM approved) recycling equipment manufacturer.
Table 3 -- Approved Engine Coolant Recycling Services and Equipment - Conventional Green Recycler
Equipment/Service
Recycled Products
Demographics
Contact
Antifreeze Technologies Systems
Service
Conventional Green (50/50 pre-mix)
IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NH, NJ, PA, TX, VA
800-474-4947
Asbury Environmental Services/Demenno Kerdoon - Trinity Brand
Service
Conventional Green (50/50 pre-mix)
AZ, CA, NV, OR, WA
800-974-4495
Automotive Environmental Service