94' Miata- Dealer said just use green

[JGmazda]

My Mazda dealer said they don't sell coolant. I called and asked them what they recommended for my 94' Miata and they said just use the regular green stuff. I know Honda and Toyota have their own brands. Why not Mazda?

I have Green now. Would using another Japanese coolant for my "Japanese" car be a viable answer?

What about G-05?

Thanks!

 

[toocrazy2yoo]

Good idea, since Mazda is common to Ford, and Ford uses G-05. For a Miata, it shouldn't matter. You're well-served with G-05.

Flush well first!

 

[Ray H]

If you decide to go with G-05, buy the Zerex version at Pep Boys. Sourcing G-05 as "Ford Premium Gold" through a Ford dealer is gonna cost ya for the privilege. Chemically they're the same, though the marker dye Zerex uses is paler.

 

[hominid7]

My Mazda dealer (which is also a Lincoln/Mercury dealer) uses Dex-Cool compatible coolant in my 2001 mazda. It is Ford Specialty Orange Coolant (Ford Part Number VC-2).

1994 though, thats a tough call. Do you remember what color the origional coolant in your car was? If it was red/orange, my guess would be that it is dexcool, not G-05.

Whatever you use, if you do a complete flush, you will likely be ok. Old "green" coolant can be used in most anything as long as you do a flush, and remember that the green is good for 2 years max.

 

[JGmazda]

Thanks for all the info guys!!! Yes... as far as I know... Coolant was original "Green". I think I've read somewhere on this site that Zerex calls for G-05 for my year? According to their website? Somewhat weird considering it's a 94'.

But heck? G-05 looks like the way to go! If's it's good enough for Chrysler and Mercedes?

I am concerned about the effects on the "insides" from switching to G-05 over the Green. Water Pump seals etc...


I will do a complete flush and use distilled water. I understand the Marker Dyes can be very light. I don't want my mechanic to top-off with green thinking it's the old stuff. BTW, How long is G-05 good for?

 

[wander2039]

The 94 1.6 is very similiar to the 1.3 which is in both of my cars. I don't see what benefit you would gain from using G-05.. unless you want to waste some money.

 

[JGmazda]

I'm not opposed to continued use of the old tech...But Perhaps for a few bucks more I'd get better technology and a more stable product that didn't corrode as much? I can't see not upgrading if it's not going to cost an arm and a leg.

It's like using windows 95 when you could be using windows XP. For some people that works fine for what they want to do.

 

[V1]

Suppose you flush and go with G05, and you're concerned about a mechanic or a jippy lube "tech" accidentally pouring the wrong stuff in, you are justified in putting a sticker either on the radiator cap or on the expansion tank that says "G05 Only! - No Green Cooland Or You Will Be Shot, You Stupid Jippy Lube Tech!"

One of those labeling devices ought to get all that in there.

 

[wander2039]

I've never had any corrosion in the b series engines... even in neglected systems. Upgrading a old system with 95 to xp could do more damage than it's worth, that's why xp's geared towards newer systems.

 

[JGmazda]

Points well taken. Thanks.

 

[m2200b]

Bunch of baloney.
1. topping off a small amount of green on an 05 system doesn't make the term of use any shorter.
- 1/2 pint big deal
2. 05 probably will work better even if I use green for 15 years in my Mazda because its cheap.
3. What damage - if theres is a thread on damage from converting to O5 show me.