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Used wrong coolant how do I flush?

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Old Apr 21, 2020 | 04:01 PM
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Used wrong coolant how do I flush?

Hey everyone I’m back. So after having used this coolant for 6 months I was not aware coolant was vehicle specific. I would like to put the correct coolant in and was wondering about flushing. I had seen your supposed to add more while flushing but since it’s the wrong coolant what am I supposed to do? I live in Florida and have been using Peak 50/50. This is only my second car and I haven’t had anyone to teach me so please excuse my ignorance just want to make sure I fix it before I severely mess something up. Thank you everyone for the help
 

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Old Apr 21, 2020 | 07:20 PM
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Leave it be - from Peak website,
"PEAK Long Life® 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze & Coolant offers all of the same benefits in a convenient pre-diluted antifreeze with no need to add water. Its inhibitors provide maximum cooling system protection against damaging rust and corrosion. Additional benefits include an amber color that will not change the current antifreeze color when used for topping-off, and a phosphate- and silicate-free formula. It contains a Long Life coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks – regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color."
 
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Old Apr 22, 2020 | 10:02 AM
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Is it ok if the coolant is possibly mixed? When I bought the car and got it home the reservoir was bone dry so I filled it up with the antifreeze without even thinking about what was already in it.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2020 | 10:11 AM
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Fully compatible, nothing to worry about.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 02:37 PM
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Agree . .

I've topped off my MINIs with Prestone for years ... and those of folks who bring their cars to me .... ZERO issues ....

there ARE incompatible coolants but just look for the label that says any European car ....
 
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 04:18 PM
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Ok thank you all for the help I appreciate it as always
 
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