New Radiator 2011 Ram 1500 5.7

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Swapping out the radiator today, What's the best or a good coolant I can get from the parts store, and how much do I need?

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The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent.

Page 536 of the owners manual.
A GOOD HOAT coolant is Zerex G05 its the choice of many Diesel engine owners, do not buy the 50/50 mix, buy the concentrate and mix with distilled water and do not use Tap Water... My self I would pour a 4-5 gallons of distilled water through the engine to flush out any old anti freeze in the block that did not drain out...
 
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Thanks, I used full strength and mixed with distilled water. I will get the mopar stuff when I can go to the dealer, or order some online.
 

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Thanks, I used full strength and mixed with distilled water. I will get the mopar stuff when I can go to the dealer, or order some online.
No need to buy Mopar stuff, the Zerex is just as good and a lot cheaper like I said many diesel engines use Zerex G05 including my old 06 CTD, if it holds up in a diesel it will hold up in your Hemi and its good for 5/100K just like Mopar stuff..
 
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"No need to buy Mopar stuff, the Zerex is just as good and a lot cheaper like I said many diesel engines use Zerex G05 including my old 06 CTD, if it holds up in a diesel it will hold up in your Hemi and its good for 5/100K just like Mopar stuff.."

ok great Maybe Ill just leave it...

"Just curious, who beat the original radiator with the ugly stick?:893karatesmiley-thu"

Yeah I was thinking the same! I just bought a few days ago.. I'm dealing with the AC fan not coming on now, And now it wont start, Cranks, almost starts even spudders.. and the saggy rear springs.. IDK.. Im just glad I got a good deal on it..
 
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