Is Dex-Cool coolant ok to use?

Recently bought a used 05 Tacoma. Noticed coolant level is below low in the reservoir. I want to add some coolant to at least bring it up to the low mark. Anybody have an opinion on whether it is ok to add a little Prestone Dex-Cool (orange) that I have lying around?

Thanks

 

I have read mixed results from mixing dex-cool in late model Tacomas. I truly like to stay away from the dealer as much as possible, but when it comes to coolant I like to use the recommended genuine Toyota coolant(the pink stuff). I'm sure a few others will chime in with their opinions.

 

Do NOT mix dexcool with normal coolant. It will gum up the works!

 

This thread might give you some incite into your question, and my response.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/20221-coolant.html

 

Thanks for the responses. I had some dex-cool from my old Suburban and thought it looked close in color so why not. Guess I'll wait till I can get the genuine stuff.

Thanks again.

 

X2!
I believe I read in the manual not to use Dex-coolant.