Zerex G05 Antifreeze for Ram Diesel?

[glmoore001]

I was thinking that Zerex G05 was the correct antifreeze for our trucks.
I am installing a new Stock OEM Radiator purchased from the Dodge Dealer.
Is it ok to use Zerex G05 in this radiator? Thanks...

 

[JR]

If you do a complete flush it would be fine, but factory fill is standard green ethelene glycol and should not be mixed together.

When I had my gen 2 I upgraded to Peak Global Lifetime. It is an OAT coolant, Non 2EH, phosphate free/silicate free. Main reason for this was to increase length of time between service intervals from 2 years to 5 years.

 

[glmoore001]

If you do a complete flush it would be fine, but factory fill is standard green ethelene glycol and should not be mixed together.

When I had my gen 2 I upgraded to Peak Global Lifetime. It is an OAT coolant, Non 2EH, phosphate free/silicate free. Main reason for this was to increase length of time between service intervals from 2 years to 5 years.

I just drained it and filled it again with water, then brought it up to temp with the heater on. I will drain this when it is done. Is that good enough of a flush?
I cannot tell if the stuff I took out is green or yellow.

 

[JR]

It generally takes a few times of that to get a good flush. I do it until the water coming out is mostly clear. You'll never get all of it. If you take your thermostat out it quickens the process a little.

 

[Timd32]

I run G05 in my 12v, I flushed 2 times it was pretty clear. It was a complete drain radiator out of the truck for some other work, all new hoses on everything. So I only had what was left pretty deep in the block.

I run it because some of our other vehicles already had it in there and I did not want multiple types of antifreeze in the garage. Makes it easier to just have one type.

 

[GAmes]

Be advised the new OEM radiator probably doesn't have three cores like the original. The one I bought for my '97 was a true disappointment. I bought a 4 row from a custom radiator shop in Sweet Home, OR that I am road testing now. So far I'm really happy with it, but the hottest I've seen is 86 here in UT. I'll be in TX in a couple days, the real test. I use the new Prestone. It mixes with all colors.

 

[glmoore001]

I run G05 in my 12v, I flushed 2 times it was pretty clear. It was a complete drain radiator out of the truck for some other work, all new hoses on everything. So I only had what was left pretty deep in the block.

I run it because some of our other vehicles already had it in there and I did not want multiple types of antifreeze in the garage. Makes it easier to just have one type.

I have an old Porsche 928 that uses the GO5. I would also like to go to one type of AF.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

I flushed my OEM out I believe around 100K and replaced with this: https://www.cumminsfiltration.com/sites/default/files/LT15070.pdf

Almost to 300K and still looks brand new, need to test again, but I suspect it is still good to go.

 

[BK]

I've been using the Zerex G05 in my 99 since it hit the market, and it's been just great.

 

[Chief USA]

I changed mine over to Shell Extended Life ELC Coolant back in 2007.