coolant help

topman · 18th July 2018, 19:04

This isn't for an mgr, but can any explain simply the differences between red/blue/pink/green coolant?

There's no spec in the manual just to use oem, which is pink, or equivalent, however as it's 35-45 quid delivered I'm trying to figure out what is an acceptable alternative.

suzublu · 18th July 2018, 19:40

Well if it's pink, surely that's OAT

A lot cheaper to find than your quotes

T-Cut · 18th July 2018, 22:11

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Originally Posted by topman

can any explain simply the differences between red/blue/pink/green coolant?

How long have you got? https://www.google.co.uk/search?sour....0.c7ZZuSEEvL8

TC

topman · 19th July 2018, 05:49

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Well if it's pink, surely that's OAT

A lot cheaper to find than your quotes

That's what I thought but apparently you can't go by colour anymore. It would be a lot easier if coolant had a simple spec like oil.

Yes but it's a Toyota and none of the spares are cheap, they never are!

kaiser · 19th July 2018, 07:00

The ordinary antifreeze options, green or blue, have been acceptable for near on 100 years.
Unless your engine has got some new previously unknown material hidden inside (-hint-, it does not!!), then it will work for you too!!

There are persistent claims that OAT is responsible for many of the problems with silicone sealing in modern engines. I believe they are true!

As added info, I have run my Rovers (1.8T, MGF, 2.5 and V8) on ethylene glycol (green) for years.
No problem.
Just replace every two years.

topman · 19th July 2018, 15:37

Maybe but from what I've read japanese companies rule out using the older stuff, plus theirs last 10 yrs or 100k. So probably not really that expensive, if I think about it like that.

kaiser · 19th July 2018, 19:05

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Originally Posted by topman

Maybe but from what I've read japanese companies rule out using the older stuff, plus theirs last 10 yrs or 100k. So probably not really that expensive, if I think about it like that.

Ha ha.
A case of beer, if you manage to keep the coolant in the system for even half that time.!

Ratty · 19th July 2018, 20:02

Prestone claim theirs can be mixed with any antifreeze.

kaiser · 20th July 2018, 04:02

And I believe they are right. There are some stories about mixtures turning into gel, but I think these are old wife tales!

AndyN01 · 20th July 2018, 06:38

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Originally Posted by topman

....Yes but it's a Toyota and none of the spares are cheap, they never are!

But how often do you have to buy them?

Perhaps something for discussion - is it "better" to have a car that has "cheap" spare parts but they need replacing frequently (erm.. drop links anyone

) or one that has "expensive" parts but they are almost never changed?

Thoughts?

Andy.

18th July 2018, 19:04	#1
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	coolant help This isn't for an mgr, but can any explain simply the differences between red/blue/pink/green coolant? There's no spec in the manual just to use oem, which is pink, or equivalent, however as it's 35-45 quid delivered I'm trying to figure out what is an acceptable alternative. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

19th July 2018, 07:00	#5
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	The ordinary antifreeze options, green or blue, have been acceptable for near on 100 years. Unless your engine has got some new previously unknown material hidden inside (-hint-, it does not!!), then it will work for you too!! There are persistent claims that OAT is responsible for many of the problems with silicone sealing in modern engines. I believe they are true! As added info, I have run my Rovers (1.8T, MGF, 2.5 and V8) on ethylene glycol (green) for years. No problem. Just replace every two years. __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

19th July 2018, 15:37	#6
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Maybe but from what I've read japanese companies rule out using the older stuff, plus theirs last 10 yrs or 100k. So probably not really that expensive, if I think about it like that. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

19th July 2018, 20:02	#8
Ratty I really should get out more....... MG ZTT CDTI Honda Jazz 1.4 Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 888 Times in 594 Posts	Prestone claim theirs can be mixed with any antifreeze. __________________ Membership Number 001426 I'll do it Drekley. Regards Allen.

20th July 2018, 04:02	#9
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	And I believe they are right. There are some stories about mixtures turning into gel, but I think these are old wife tales! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,918 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Well if it's pink, surely that's OAT A lot cheaper to find than your quotes