Hello, I recently put 50/50 Preston all makes all models coolant in my Monte Carlo, now today after driving on the high way my car stalled and from there was only able to drive in 3rd gear.

10

Asked by Kyle Dec 12, 2015 at 04:58 PM about the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What would be my best option to avoid any
further damage but also cost effective.

8 Answers

Kyle, I don't know how Prestone gets away with it, labeling 'All Makes All Models". but there is NO such thing. Your Monte Carlo calls for DEX_COOL (http://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/chevrolet/2000-chevrolet-monte-carlo-owners-manual) Chapter 6 Page 74

4 people found this helpful.

When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.

6 people found this helpful.

Ford - from what I have read Dexcool is not what it is cracked up to be and may actually cause a lot of the problems you mentioned. In any case I don't think the coolant change has anything to do with engine stalling. Do you?

3 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful

Cut and pasted from manual .... however I fail to see a link with that and the transmission

3 people found this helpful.

No, I don't see a link. We were posting at same time

1 people found this helpful.
10

Thank you all I'll sludge it to a transmission shops as soon as possible how much would the torque converter solenoid cost to be replaced

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Monte Carlo

Looking for a Used Monte Carlo in your area?

CarGurus has 8 nationwide Monte Carlo listings starting at $3,000.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    James Sparrow
    Reputation
    1,050
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    990
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    720
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
13 Great Deals out of 112 listings starting at $3,531
Used Chevrolet Camaro
25 Great Deals out of 346 listings starting at $10,500
Used Chevrolet Corvette
22 Great Deals out of 1,002 listings starting at $19,500
Used Ford Mustang
55 Great Deals out of 1,257 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
212 Great Deals out of 5,926 listings starting at $3,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
107 Great Deals out of 3,252 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
15 Great Deals out of 714 listings starting at $5,995
Used Ford F-150
305 Great Deals out of 15,355 listings starting at $1,954
Used Buick Regal
5 Great Deals out of 31 listings starting at $7,990
Used Pontiac Firebird
13 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.