coolant type

90,000 miles and time to flush i think. which coolant works best and from where. i see the red/pink type talk a lot.can some one break this down for me

 

Red - change every 50K
Pink - change every 100K

From around 2004 on - Toyota has indicated Pink or SLLC(super long life coolant) is what you want.

You'll hear about the Valvoline equivalent at Walmart and Zerex has one as well.

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yeah... i have pink now.so valvoline equal is fine?

 

So are red and pink basically the same except pink is "extra long life" and red isn't? IOW ......red wont hurt anything, right?

Yes I'm asking after the fact, I admit it . I'm wondering if I need to flush it again and put in the pink, sooner than later...or if I can just go with every 50,000 as suggested above and be good to go.

 

Auto zone sells an equal to the red/pink. Google it

 

$32 Genuine 00272 SLLC2 Engine Coolant / Antifreeze

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (PINK / #00272SLLC2) is chemically different from

$36 Toyota Genuine Parts - Genuine Fluid 00272-1LLAC-01 Long Life Coolant - 1 Gallon (002721LLAC01)

Toyota Long Life Coolant (RED / 002721LLAC).

 

this is what i was going to use
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Peak original equipment technology antifreeze + coolant is specifically designed for Asian vehicles requiring a red or pink coolant, and is formulated with the same phosphate-enhanced organic acid technology that protected your vehicle straight from the factory. It is free of silicate, borate, nitrite and amines, and will provide excellent protection against rust and corrosion to all cooling system metals, including aluminum.

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Part Number: PARB53
Weight: 9.50lbs
Notes: Red/Pink 50/50 Premixed Do Not add water.
Base: Ethylene Glycol
Boiling Point (°F): 229
Boiling Point at Recommended Water Dilution % (°F): 229
Concentrate / Ready to Use: Ready to Use
Coolant Color: Red
Coolant Container Size: 1 Gallon
Coolant Container Type: Plastic Bottle
Freeze Point (°F): -34
Nitrites: No
Phosphatess: Yes
Prop-65 Applicable: Yes
Recommended Vehicle Application: Lexus, Toyota: 1990 and up; Scion: 2004 and up
Recommended Water Dilution Percentage: Not Dilutable / Usage Ready
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Standards: ASTM D3306 JIS K2234
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I appreciate the information. Honestly it's kind of overwhelming lol, but I guess I'll flush it again with pink as soon as I get a chance, if that's what they recommend. I used what I would call "normal" red coolant, not necessarily for Toyota. When I say normal, I mean.....ok, 30 years ago it was basically all green (at least as far as I know), then they came out with the red. Use one of the other, but don't mix it........I used THAT red.

Anyhow, I'll just redo it...not a huge deal. Thanks guys.

 

Universal anti-freeze (SuperTech, Prestone, Peak, etc...) is fine - no need to pay for overpriced corporate coolant. Just follow the aftermarket manufacturer's directions. Essentially, flush out the OEM coolant and replace with a 50/50 mix of water and universal anti-freeze.

All my Toyota products, including the Lexus, in my household are running on a 50/50 mix of distilled water and SuperTech anti-freeze. None of the cars have ever had cooling issues - related to the coolant. Recently replaced water pump as preventive maintenance on the Lexus with 215K miles. Water pump shaft bearing had a little bit of play but made no noises nor did the seal leak. The pump itself as well as the engine coolant passages, from what I could see after removing the WP, were clean and rust free. There were no signs of gellation and coolant debris accumulation was minimal from what I've seen in the other cars I've owned in the past.

 

Here's my take. What are you really saving? When it comes to coolant and transmission fluid always use oem. Why? Because it's not much more in the long run and you have no worry of it doing damage to components. The few bucks you save getting something that's supposedly "universal" or "should" work will not outweigh the cost of a water pump,radiator,heater core etc. Not worth it. Been there done that. The few bucks I saved cost me 500 dollars of damage replacing parts myself only 3 months later.

 

If you follow a reputable manufacturer's recommendation for using their product, you will do no more harm then using OEM. By only using OEM, you become close-minded to improved products and methods. Auto manufacturer's rely on that oversight to increase profits.

 

Maybe so lol. I used a all makes all models coolant. Prestone to be exact. Ruined my cooling system on a Jeep I use to have. I only saved a few bucks over oem. Wasn't worth it. My close minded way of thinking has got my 06 Honda 180k with zero problems on the cooling system and transmission. I'll stick to what the system was designed around. Not something Vatozone got in yesterday lol.

 

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Hate to say it but I would buy the Toyota mix from the dealer if you have to or wherever you can find it.

 

plot twist! called toyota... pink and red are exactly the same....pink is red but diluted....now we can argue this one out.....

 

Yes it’s fine.

 

thermostat change too ?

 

no no just a flush...preventative (nothing wrong)

 

Curious.....

when should thermostat be changed out ?

Our '05 had 160K when I changed it last year

yes...coolant was o v e r d u e..........

 

No, it's not. IDGAF what the parts fool tells you. You can simply read the "ingredients" label & it'll tell you they are different.