Read this article for more info on coolant selection:
http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/082010_08.pdf
http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/082010_08.pdf
Another Coolant Option for Asian Vehicles
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Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
I'm using Peak Global lifetime in everything. No worries.
Easy to get at any NAPA store UNMIXED.
Bill
I do the same for both of my japanese cars. I use the long life version that's 50/50 premixed and it works well and is green. I add water wetter to it instead of the subaru additive.
My domestic firebird gets Prestone Dexcool 50/50.
I'm using Peak Global lifetime in everything. No worries.
Easy to get at any NAPA store UNMIXED.
Bill
I do the same for both of my japanese cars. I use the long life version that's 50/50 premixed and it works well and is green. I add water wetter to it instead of the subaru additive.
My domestic firebird gets Prestone Dexcool 50/50.
Originally Posted By: SubLGT
Read this article for more info on coolant selection:
http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/082010_08.pdf
So would there be a difference in the formulation of the Green Concentrate B/A offers compared to Zerex Asian? Advantages of one compared to the other?
Read this article for more info on coolant selection:
http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/082010_08.pdf
So would there be a difference in the formulation of the Green Concentrate B/A offers compared to Zerex Asian? Advantages of one compared to the other?
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Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
........So would there be a difference in the formulation of the Green Concentrate B/A offers compared to Zerex Asian? .....
Since coolant manufacturers do not release full "ingredients lists", it is impossible to say. But the Zerex is not a concentrate, and is alleged to be identical to Hyundai OE coolant.
........So would there be a difference in the formulation of the Green Concentrate B/A offers compared to Zerex Asian? .....
Since coolant manufacturers do not release full "ingredients lists", it is impossible to say. But the Zerex is not a concentrate, and is alleged to be identical to Hyundai OE coolant.
Okay, that settles it. I'm getting the Green Concentrate by B/A. I'll run it up to 5 years or 100,000; maybe shorter depending. That way I can do a brief rinse with the new and have enough(4.8 quart coolant capacity), for the reservoir as well.
I don't care how badly I wish I could've used demineralized water in the Zerex Asian Vehicle 50/50 mix.
I don't care how badly I wish I could've used demineralized water in the Zerex Asian Vehicle 50/50 mix.
^Actually, it says every 3 years or 30,000 when I re-checked, or something along those lines. Oh well...
Originally Posted By: SubLGT
Subaru requires a 30 month/30,000 mile change interval with their "long life" green benzoate/phosphate coolant. But the newer blue coolant can go 11 years/137,500 miles on the factory fill.
Well, then, that's what makes me wonder if I could use the blue Extended Life Honda Genuine Type-II and be capable of leaving it in longer than using the BA offering?
Subaru requires a 30 month/30,000 mile change interval with their "long life" green benzoate/phosphate coolant. But the newer blue coolant can go 11 years/137,500 miles on the factory fill.
Well, then, that's what makes me wonder if I could use the blue Extended Life Honda Genuine Type-II and be capable of leaving it in longer than using the BA offering?
One more asian formula coolant that I have come across is the Pentofrost A1 from Pentosin. Its application is limited to Toyota, Lexus, and Scion.
http://www.crpindustries.com/pentosin/pressreleases/CRP-116_Pentofrost_A1_3.pdf
http://www.crpindustries.com/pentosin/pressreleases/CRP-116_Pentofrost_A1_3.pdf
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