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Go with OEM coolant from other car brands?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bra, Apr 27, 2020.

  1. Apr 28, 2020 at 5:37 AM
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    Rick's 2012

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    I'm a firm believer in using whatever products that makes you feel the most comfortable. You're the ones paying the bills so use whatever makes you happy.
    l go on the forums and read what everyone has to say about their experiences with a product. But in the end its my choice for my truck. Just like it's your choice for your truck.

    I plan on keeping my Tacoma for as long as l possibly can. l just use quality products in servicing to help me do that.

    l know this isn't much of an opinion on specific products. But l don't think you can go wrong using brand name products.
     
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  2. Apr 28, 2020 at 5:41 AM
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    LOL. Tell that to the Dodge guys with the 6.7L diesel that were using Fram oil filters.
    The oil filters came apart and clogged the oil cooling jets for the pistons.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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  4. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    Thanks for all the valvoline zerex recommendations, I would've bought this if it was available in my country, unfortunately there are not that much choices. I went with the prestone asian red, just need now to drain all the coolant in my engine :D
     
  5. Oct 9, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    Go with the Toyota branded coolant....Search for the Toyota SLLC part number and find a dealer pricing it for mail order. I used a Michigan dealer (I live in Virginia) and they offered it for around $15 cash/carry plus $9.75 shipping. Just got it today. In my area the 'retail' dealer price is marked up until they get more than $30 per gal. I think the mail order is a good enough deal. Not all dealers have such reasonable shipping.
     

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