If you convert, I would still use the old service interval, rather than the extended one. If sticking with OEM fluid, then the choice is simple Pink or Red and the cut off dates listed in 2004. The color of these coolants is usually golden or yellow, this allows them to blend with all coolants and not change the color.
Also known as Chameleon, Universal or Global. Example would be the Prestone, Peak, Valvoline Zerex types that state safe for use in all vehicles. It will blend, top up or replace all coolants. The more popular choice these days is G05 or (Global coolant) this is ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT). You can not mix, top up or blend this coolant with others. Many people confuse Dexcool coolant (which is different and proplyene Glocol based with organic acid technology (OAT). As both types are ethylene glycol based, they are safe if mixed together, but pink and red with discolor each other and look terrible. After 2004, Toyota and Lexus switched to Super Long Life Coolant. This provides freeze protection below -60 degrees (if you see anything close to this temperature you should leave your car running all the time). You essentially can use any coolant in a vehicle, provided you purge the system properly and flush out the old stuff. CARspec recommends mixing your Long Life Coolant in a 60 coolant 40 water ratio. Regular green coolant is also acceptable. This is basically the same as green coolant, but colored differently. Red coolant is ethylene glycol with a dye pack (red) with extra reserve akalinity for extended life. How long has it been since Coca-Cola's ingredients included cocaine?īy the way, the guys at Peak are very familiar with Subaru, Subaru coolant and Subaru coolant additive.Īs far as I'm concerned, Peak Global Coolant is the equivalent of Subaru coolant.Pink coolant is ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT). And 50/50 premix less than 8 each gallon. Super long life non silicated ethylene glycol based. This formula satisfies toyota pink requirements. It's like your doctor telling you it's OK to drink cola, but make sure the label says cocaine-free. Toyota pink super long life or equivalent I'm getting by nicely with my entire cooling system filled with super tech universal 50/50. Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant for Toyota Vehicles will not void warranty, works with ANY color antifreeze and is compatible with Asian-based POAT technologies. Since nobody's made a non-amine coolant for years, we're running around looking for coolant that doesn't have something that isn't around anymore. In a brilliant marketing move, Subaru has managed to skirt the Magnusson Moss Act but telling us to only use a "non-amine" coolant. That company has told Peak Subaru's anti-corrosion package is 100% compatible with Peak's. Four-point depressants maintain fluidity in cold climates. Any product that can meet these requirement can be a good. This motor oil is formulated with a special additive package that helps protect Toyota metal and gasket surfaces from corrosion, and prevents foaming and maintains the proper application of oil on cylinder walls. The company that makes the anti-corrosion package for Subaru coolant also supplies Peak. Toyota super long life coolant equivalent - Full force long life shell dex cool prestone dex cool. The ingredients in Subaru and Peak Global are identical except for minor differences in the anti-corrosion package. Therefore, nobody lists non-amine on their coolant bottles.
Virtually ALL coolants manufactured for the past few DECADES are non-amine. Peak Global is 100% phosphate and silicate free. I spoke with a chemical engineer at the company that manufactrurers Peak Coolant last week for 40 minutes. They also refuse to tell anyone which brands meet their specifications.īy law, Subaru cannot mandate Subaru coolant unless they provided it for free. Subaru specifies a non-silicate, non-phosphate and non-amine antifreeze.
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