mixing Napa and Zerex Asian coolants?

[bighead2586]

Am i 100% safe mixing these two in my high mileage 2011 RX 350? Apparently both made by Valvoline but maybe some slight differences.

If I decide to return 1 so they match is there any quality difference? The Napa brand is about $5 cheaper.

Thx

 

[dnewton3]

They are perfectly acceptable to mix.
Use without fear.

 

[JavierH19]

They're effectively identical so no issue.

 

[Carmudgeon]

Valvoline has been the supplier for NAPA-branded motor oil in the past; but I don't know if that has changed.

I wouldn't be surprised if their Valvoline agreement also includes coolant.

 

[BurntMusic]

Valvoline has been the supplier for NAPA-branded motor oil in the past; but I don't know if that has changed.

I wouldn't be surprised if their Valvoline agreement also includes coolant.

Yep, Valvoline still makes Napa oil.

 

[Patrick0525]

Why are u using red, it should be pink?

 

[Coolant Kid]

First off, it's perfectly fine to mix. Unless you want to save the money, don't bother returning.

The Napa is made by Old World Industries (Peak), not Valvoline. It's actually a double rebranding, Peak contracts CCI to make the coolant, but it's branded for Napa.