Closest equivalent to Mazda's Type FL22 Coolant?

[The Critic]

Need 2 gals of FL22 for a Charity Case - local cost is almost $60 for 2 gal.

What is the closest aftermarket equivalent? FL22 appears to be a P-HOAT. I also prefer for the color to be the same dark-green.

 

[bullwinkle]

Zerex Asian, although it's not dark green. Nissan & Mazda are the green PHOATs, although Peak makes a green aftermarket PHOAT too.

 

[The Critic]

Zerex Asian, although it's not dark green. Nissan & Mazda are the green PHOATs, although Peak makes a green aftermarket PHOAT too.

The Nissan one is spec'ed for fairly short intervals (similar to 80/90's era "green coolant"), so I don't think it is chemically similar to the Mazda product.

 

[atikovi]

 

[pbm]

I agree with the OEM recommendation or Pentosin A2 which is also very similar to FL-22.
I plan on using one or the other in my daughter's CX-30 when the time comes.
I've used the Pentosin A2 (bought on CLEARANCE at AZ for $10 a gallon of concentrate) in a Mazda, a Hyundai and a Kia without issues. Both the A2 and the OEM are concentrates which I prefer for D&R after distilled water flushing.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Can't find the beck/arnley locally anymore since Pepboys closed its parts business around here. Otherswise, you just gotta pay to play. Most green Asian concentrates are $25 a gallon and DI water is 2eha blend.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6304125&jsn=3

Ford dealers might still have some vc-10(a2) in stock... allegedly phased it out for VC-13(g). Check with your local Ford dealerships parts to see if they have any on clearance.

If its a charity case, they shouldn't worry about color much since the aftermarkets just use different dyes among their Asian coolants. Beggars shouldn't be choosey.

 

[DBMaster]

What has been stated on this forum in the past is that Ford Specialty Green coolant is the same as Mazda FL22, except in concentrate form rather than pre-mixed with water. Since SG is sold as a concentrate you'd only need to buy one gallon. I personally will be using Peak Final Charge in my Mazda.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Zerex Asian Green, Pentofrost A2, Peak OET Asian Green, Recochem OEM brand Asian green

Zerex Asian, although it's not dark green. Nissan & Mazda are the green PHOATs, although Peak makes a green aftermarket PHOAT too.

I have some Zerex Asian green on hand. It looks pretty dark to me

 

[The Critic]

What has been stated on this forum in the past is that Ford Specialty Green coolant is the same as Mazda FL22, except in concentrate form rather than pre-mixed with water. Since SG is sold as a concentrate you'd only need to buy one gallon. I personally will be using Peak Final Charge in my Mazda.

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This has been discontinued. Ford has recommended their new yellow coolant for those applications.

 

[bullwinkle]

MC Yellow is Prestone with Cor-Guard. Peak has assured me that 10X is fine for PHOAT applications too, I've been using it without issues so far.

 

[cvlw]

Yo BITOG crew.
I appreciate this thread as I have two Mazdas now with Pentosin A3.
Before it goes stale, might we agree on a definitive list?

Mazda FL22 - P-HOAT - premixed 55/45

Zerex Asian - blue
Peack Original Equipment Asian - green
Pentosin A2 - green and is not premixed
Pentosin A3 - blue, same chemistry as A2 but is 50/50
Ford Specialty Green or Motorcraft Yellow

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Yo BITOG crew.
I appreciate this thread as I have two Mazdas now with Pentosin A3.
Before it goes stale, might we agree on a definitive list?

Mazda FL22 - P-HOAT - premixed 55/45

Zerex Asian - blue
Peack Original Equipment Asian - green
Pentosin A2 - green and is not premixed
Pentosin A3 - blue, same chemistry as A2 but is 50/50
Ford Specialty Green or Motorcraft Yellow

there is a Zerex Asian Green

 

[bullwinkle]

Yo BITOG crew.
I appreciate this thread as I have two Mazdas now with Pentosin A3.
Before it goes stale, might we agree on a definitive list?

Mazda FL22 - P-HOAT - premixed 55/45

Zerex Asian - blue
Peack Original Equipment Asian - green
Pentosin A2 - green and is not premixed
Pentosin A3 - blue, same chemistry as A2 but is 50/50
Ford Specialty Green or Motorcraft Yellow

Don’t forget Pentosin A4-premixed Toyota SLLC, pink
It’s in the Corolla in my sig.

 

[cvlw]

Don’t forget Pentosin A4-premixed Toyota SLLC, pink
It’s in the Corolla in my sig.

Is Pentosin A4 a Mazda FL22 equivalent?

 

[MRC01]

My 2014 Mazda3 has its 10th birthday this year so I'll be flushing the coolant. The Mazda OEM FL22 premixed is $19 / gallon from MazdaShopUsa. That's not pricey so why look anywhere else? Zerex is only 1 buck cheaper.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Why look elsewhere? Shipping? Shipping damages/leakage? Taxes?

I look locally. Don't need OE fluids. Its not like Mazda blends it secretly. Any of the similar various brands of Asian coolants can be used.

 

[JGmazda]

MC Yellow is Prestone with Cor-Guard. Peak has assured me that 10X is fine for PHOAT applications too, I've been using it without issues so far.

That's assuring to hear. I have a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe that will be getting Peak 10X. It keeps things simple now since we have the two vehicles.

 

[dumkid]

Peak green asian

 

[Blueshound]

Water

 

[Fabulous50s]

I'd flush it out and use Peak 10x, or any other aftermarket pHOAT coolant which doesn't contain 2eha