Dex-Cool is an ethylene glycol coolant that was introduced in late 1995 with the 1996 model year vehicles produced by General Motors. It was a derivative of the original formulation of coolant that eliminated silicates and phosphates from the formula, in order to extend the life span of the coolant. However, the chemicals that replaced them would soften some seals, and didn't handle an imperfectly maintained system. The orange coolant quickly gained a reputation for causing cooling system issues, but wasn't entirely to blame... Dex-Cool is still used by GM today, still a factory fill for new vehicles. One way or another, the issue has been resolved, but it's still an important part of GM history, and, in Steve's opinion, a story worth sharing. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & What is Dex-Cool 1:09 Why Use a Different Coolant? 3:22 Perfection Required 5:10 All Roads Lead to Failure 6:54 Orange Bailout 8:40 New GM, Same Coolant 9:32 Closing Thoughts The General Motors chapter 11 bankruptcy filing played an important role in the story of DexCool, but the full story of that and the Motors Liquidation Company (MLC) is a tale for another video. https://carssimplified.com/ Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/carssimplifiedcom/ Fly by our Twitter page! https://twitter.com/CarsSimplified Instant access to our Instagram photos: https://www.instagram.com/carssimplified/ Witty Patreon comment: https://www.patreon.com/cars (Sometimes previews and exclusive content are shared on these platforms!) Cars Simplified is a show dedicated to automotive education, including DIY repair, automotive news, auto industry changes, automotive technology, performance modifications, and more, all presented in a friendly and easy to digest manner! #CarsSimplified #CarsSimplifiedS6 #Cars #YouCanLearnAnything #Automotive #Education #DexCool #Coolant #GeneralMotors Main Sources: GM Technical Service Bulletin 05-06-02-002B Texaco DEX-Cool Antifreeze: https://www.hotrod.com/articles/texaco-dex-cool-antifreeze/ GM DEXRON Trademark: https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/680038/ GM DEXRON Web Site: http://www.gmdexron.com/overview.aspx Coolant shelf life depends on if the bottle is sealed: https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/PDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=408996&docFormat=PDF Penray DEX-Cool FAQ Information PDF: https://penray.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/01.010.pdf Coolant Confusion: https://www.motor.com/magazine-summary/coolant-confusion-its-not-easy-being-green-or-yellow-or-orange-or/ DEX-Cool Lawsuit Pending: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/gm_dexcool.html DEX-Cool Lawsuit: https://www.classlawgroup.com/dexcool/ DEX-Cool Lawsuit Finished: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-mar-27-fi-gm27-story.html DEX-Cool MSDS: https://www ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvuIc1a4aQY

While making a video about why LEDs aren't plug-and-play on old thermal flasher systems, I realized I could do a test to show how much power is drawn from various lights. Since having a resistor in parallel to draw more power is what most thermal flashers need in order to function properly, I decided to compare traditional bulbs to LED replacement bulbs with that parallel resistor to see if you actually do consume less power when everything is installed how it needs to be. This was the results. • https://carssimplified.com/ Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more: https://carssimplified.com/social-media.php https://www.patreon.com/cars (Sometimes previews and exclusive content are shared on these platforms!) Cars Simplified is a show dedicated to automotive education, including DIY repair, automotive news, auto industry changes, automotive technology, performance modifications, and more, all presented in a friendly and easy to digest manner! #CarsSimplified #CarsSimplifiedShorts #CarsSimplifiedLEDs #CarsSimplifiedLighting #Automotive #Education #Cars #Shorts #Car #LED #LEDs Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Cars Simplified, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Cars Simplified assumes no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from doing a repair on your vehicle after watching any video. Due to factors beyond the control of Cars Simplified, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Again any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Cars Simplified. Cars Simplified earns from qualifying purchases via the Amazon Associate program. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RY-y32hh0A