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Coolant top off

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by old dad, Feb 7, 2018.

  1. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    old dad

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    Has anyone have any experience using Zerex Asian Vehicle Red Ready to use Antifreeze/coolant. I don't have a leak, just need to top off. Will this mix ok with the oem coolant. Advance Auto carries it,,the closest dealer is 45 miles away.
     
  2. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    I'm using the Zerex Asain stuff. It's green right? Good stuff!

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  3. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    The stuff works fine!15180393439921656629490.jpg
     
  4. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Good stuff. I've used it on all the Toyotas in our extended family when a drain and fill is needed....or a top off.

    Edit: It's the Valvoline version I use
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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    Thanks guys,but isn't it red? Crom mentioned green. oem is red
     
  6. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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  7. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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    I did a drain and refill, and the Asain stuff that went back in was actually green, but the container label was red as pictured in this thread. ROFL
     
  8. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    but is it ok to mix green and red,,the verex I saw had "Red" on the container.
     
  9. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    It's red
     
  10. Feb 7, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    12tacop

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    Topped mine off last week with it. It's red. Oreillys has it 15$. Dealer wanted 35$. No way I'm paying 35$ dealer prices. Use it and forget about it.
     
  11. Feb 7, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    maybe they changed the color. Did mine several years ago... Should not be a problem to mix, but read the label to be sure..
     
  12. Feb 7, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    thanks again guys, got both advance and Oreillys close by, I can't always get to the dealership, plus I'm leary after they wanted 140.00 for a new key, claimed it was a chip key. For my 2010 base the key ain't chipped.
     
  13. Feb 7, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    I have always topped off with whatever was on the shelf at the store, regardless of color. Never had an issue (that I know of at least).
     
  14. Feb 7, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    Yes....they make it in blue or pink. Get the pink
     
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