I see that my radiator coolant is bright pink in the reservoir. I see the manual said to use only Toyota super long life coolant or a similar high quality one. My coolant is very slightly down. So if I do not want to buy the Toyota coolant or maybe it might be expensive. Don't know yet cause haven't checked it out. What brand should I buy in the future? What have others used?
manhog
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I would be very careful using non Toyota coolant in an effort to try to save a couple bucks. It might cost you big time down the road. I'm on my first Toyota so maybe what I'm about to say doesn't apply but I know that Honda's coolant is specifically tailored to the engine metallurgy and seals. I've hear too many horror stories of the problems people had when they tried to save a couple dollars on antifreeze as apposed to sucking it up and buying Honda coolant.
If you're going to buy from the local auto store, make absolutely sure the coolant meets Toyota's specs. If there's any question, just buy the Toyota coolant. The consequences can wind up costing you a lot more!
And I agree with Blogson. If it's only slightly down? I'd add the question, "Is it still in the 'normal' range?" Then I wouldn't worry about it.
Drive Safe,
Steve R.
If you're going to buy from the local auto store, make absolutely sure the coolant meets Toyota's specs. If there's any question, just buy the Toyota coolant. The consequences can wind up costing you a lot more!
And I agree with Blogson. If it's only slightly down? I'd add the question, "Is it still in the 'normal' range?" Then I wouldn't worry about it.
Drive Safe,
Steve R.
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50/50 is the standard mix pretty much everywhere. The bottle should, if I'm not mistaken, indicate what kind of temperature ranges the antifreeze will be good for. Unless you're planning on driving around Antarctica, I'm not sure I'd worry about it.
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