Originally Posted By: Sayjac
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I went to the Kia dealership today. Guess what? They are using O'Reilly Universal antifreeze. They didn't even have any OEM in stock. $27.99 if they did. I asked him if they were concerned with the 2-EHA ingredient. He said with any car newer than 2010 it is not an issue (at least in KIA / Hyundai vehicles.) I don't even know what to think anymore.
Just me but if I found out the stealer was using a parts store universal Dexclone with 2eha rather than oem spec PHOAT, I'd be ticked. Honda stealer used some kind of green with a head gasket job some years ago. Went back they gave me one free gallon Type2 and I bought another and got all the green out myself and put it back to spec.
I doubt most mechanics and service writers have a clue about 2eha, and even if they do likely couldn't care less. That plus bottom line, it's not the spec AF for Asian vehicles. And now with alternatives like the WM Valvoline Asian vehicle for $12/gallon, not much reason to use a dexclone universal for simple d&f on an Asian vehicle.
All that said, if one is comfortable using a universal dexclone on their Asian vehicle their call and to each their own. Just wouldn't/won't be my choice.
He seemed to know about it and understand the concerns, but he didn't think it was an issue. For me, I would like to think that if it was going to cause a problem why would they use it? The only thing I can think of is cost. I mean, how many people in Asian vehicles are running around with AMAM in their cars? Probably a bunch. You said it though each to their own. I agree.