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Mixing coolant brands?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacomax4, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. Feb 3, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    Tacomax4

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    Hey guys, so my brothers Tacoma had a small coolant leak due to a bad hose clamp which I replaced and now it’s all good. However now I need to top up the coolant. Him or I won’t be able to make it to the dealer in the next while, but I do have some pink coolant from Canadian tire that my grandfather had in his shop. Here’s what it looks like:

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    Is this okay to put in his truck if it gets mixed with the Factory Toyota super long life fluid?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Feb 3, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    Yes your ok to use that
     
  3. Feb 3, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    I had some that said it was ok to mix with all other colors, etc. I would look for that on the label probably before mixing it.
     
  4. Feb 3, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    I just saw it, last week, our local Wal-Mart has antifreeze that says for Toyota.
     
  5. Feb 3, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    MolonLabeTaco

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    I would not.
     
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    Markcal

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    You shouldn't mix OAT with HOAT, so unless that is a HOAT antifreeze I wouldn't mix them.
     
  7. Feb 3, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    Chuy

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    That is oem equivalent coolant. But if only the reservoir is low, distilled water is all you need to top it off.
     
  8. Feb 4, 2019 at 1:45 PM
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    Thanks for the replies guys. I went ahead and just did it. Besides it slightly triggering my OCD, I think everything's going to be fine :)
     

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