Correct Nissan OEM Coolant

[Gebo]

I have a 94 Sentra and I am gonna put OEM coolant in it. My question is "Which OEM Nissan Coolant do I use?" I know I can go by the owner's manual but I also know there have been many changes in coolant chemistry in the last decade. I believe Nissan has a green standard and a blue long life OEM. When I did my first change, the Nissan dealer laughed at me as he sold me the "green." He inferred I was wasting my money and should go buy any old style coolant off the shelf somewhere. I only use OEM coolant in all my vehicles so please don't try and convince me to do otherwise. My jaw is set like flint on this subject. LOL

What is the most up-to-date recommendations for a 1994 Sentra?

 

[JHZR2]

What does it matter if you're set on one thing, even standard green has dropped in silicate over the last many years.

So the real thing you need to search for is if there is a TSB that states that the latest Nissan coolant is good for everything.

Was the car originally supplied with green? If so, id want it well flushed before changing chemistries.

 

[Brons2]

Modern extended life coolants had not come into their own in the mid-90s. Use the green stuff.

I'm using the OEM coolants in my vehicles also. Pick em up at the dealer

 

[Gebo]

What does it matter if you're set on one thing, even standard green has dropped in silicate over the last many years.

So the real thing you need to search for is if there is a TSB that states that the latest Nissan coolant is good for everything.

Was the car originally supplied with green? If so, id want it well flushed before changing chemistries. [/quot

Excellent point about TSB. I would flush it out several times if I switched. Thanks!

 

[Sayjac]

Here's the thing, you can use the latest and greatest Nissan blue long life in your 94 Sentra if you want. That said, much like other Asian oem's now it's a premix, in other words half water. Good luck trying to do a complete distilled flush series then arrive at 50% AF concentration. Yes, it can be done but it is a wasteful process that ends up tossing substantial new AF in the process.

I'm thinking the dealer laughed at you the last time much like Muttley below. Why? Nissan green for that 94 was in all likelyhood an original green conventional coolant. Since you say you are bound and determined to use NIssan coolant, get their green full stength and listen for the Muttley as you leave. At least you'll be able to do a complete distilled flush series using the OM total capacity figure and easily get your ~50% concentration with no waste.

Me, I'd use full strength Zerex 'low silicate' Original Green and or another 'labeled' low silicate original green, avoid Muttley at the stealer parts counter, and sleep easy.

 

[Gebo]

My son-in-law works at Nissan so I get really good deals as he gets them at his cost. I just want the "best" for my cars. As you can see from my profile, I do a pretty good job of taking care of them.

Sayjac, the parts guy didn't exactly laugh, more of an arrogant sneer-smirk combination. Probably like you were doing as you were typing your response. LOL

At least you took the time to give some good information, especially about the complete flushing part with the 50:50 mix. Thanks! I'll just stay with the OEM NIssan Green.

 

[Sayjac]

Ahh, you added information that now makes your sticking with Nissan AF more understandable. When you said "laugh", Muttley immediately came to mind. I'd have to think awhile to come with the sneer-smirk combination. lol

I believe for your application the Nissan Green is the better of the two Nissan options, it also being full strength is a big plus imo.

 

[Gebo]

Agreed! It's hard to make a good decision without all the info.... Hey, my son-in-law might just buy me a couple of gallons and forget to charge me...

 

[Mustang2008Z]

I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier, and I just, recently, replaced the antifreeze in my radiator. The antifreeze is a Nissan Brand Antifreeze.

The number is: 999MP-AF000P Long Life Antifreeze.

My Nissan is almost "All Nissan" except for the battery, which will change when the battery goes out.

I prefer, now, to keep my vehicles all Nissan, all Toyota, or all Ford, except tires and oil, depending on which vehicle needs repairs done.

My Mustang still gets Ford's Motorcraft Synthetic Oil. The others get Mobil 1.

 

[Gebo]

I use Toyota red, Honda long life, Nissan green and dexcool. I,m with you mustang2008z

 

[Dominic]

Peak Long Life 50/50 works fine in Nissan's. 100% compatible and is green/yellow in color.

 

[cronk]

Is the nissan green even still available?
Our dealer in town only stocks the blue and put it in everything.

 

[Towncivilian]

I bought a gallon jug of concentrated green a couple years ago, I don't see why they wouldn't carry it still as the blue concentrate only comes in quart containers - pretty lousy.

TSB NTB09-040a quoted in this post may be of some useful info. It seems that the blue coolant may be mixed with green safely and is safe to use in older Nissan vehicles. I'd imagine one can do a complete flush with the blue coolant, but the gallon jugs are premixed so it'd be a little difficult unless you had the dealer do it.

 

[Gebo]

I just bought 2 gallons of green concentrated for $18/gallon. Only takes about 1/2 gallon to change my antifreeze every 30k miles.

 

[Sayjac]

Originally Posted By: Towncivilian
I bought a gallon jug of concentrated green a couple years ago, I don't see why they wouldn't carry it still as the blue concentrate only comes in quart containers - pretty lousy.

TSB NTB09-040a quoted in this post may be of some useful info. It seems that the blue coolant may be mixed with green safely and is safe to use in older Nissan vehicles. I'd imagine one can do a complete flush with the blue coolant, but the gallon jugs are premixed so it'd be a little difficult unless you had the dealer do it.

Honda does the same with it's Type2, there is qt size concentrate but it's absurdly priced, $7.42/qt not including shipping.

And I doubt the dealer would mess with any block drains as they can often be difficult to get to and/or just a pita and impractical to use. My guess is the dealer would just do radiator d&f's with the blue and let them gradually mix. You could do the same yourself and pick your time frame to do the d&f's.

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: sayjac
Originally Posted By: Towncivilian
I bought a gallon jug of concentrated green a couple years ago, I don't see why they wouldn't carry it still as the blue concentrate only comes in quart containers - pretty lousy.

TSB NTB09-040a quoted in this post may be of some useful info. It seems that the blue coolant may be mixed with green safely and is safe to use in older Nissan vehicles. I'd imagine one can do a complete flush with the blue coolant, but the gallon jugs are premixed so it'd be a little difficult unless you had the dealer do it.

Honda does the same with it's Type2, there is qt size concentrate but it's absurdly priced, $7.42/qt not including shipping.

And I doubt the dealer would mess with any block drains as they can often be difficult to get to and/or just a pita and impractical to use. My guess is the dealer would just do radiator d&f's with the blue and let them gradually mix. You could do the same yourself and pick your time frame to do the d&f's.

Most dealers have power flush machines which get the majority of old fluid out of the system in one job.

 

[y_p_w]

Originally Posted By: sayjac
Originally Posted By: Towncivilian
I bought a gallon jug of concentrated green a couple years ago, I don't see why they wouldn't carry it still as the blue concentrate only comes in quart containers - pretty lousy.

TSB NTB09-040a quoted in this post may be of some useful info. It seems that the blue coolant may be mixed with green safely and is safe to use in older Nissan vehicles. I'd imagine one can do a complete flush with the blue coolant, but the gallon jugs are premixed so it'd be a little difficult unless you had the dealer do it.

Honda does the same with it's Type2, there is qt size concentrate but it's absurdly priced, $7.42/qt not including shipping.

I think the size was primarily meant for motorcycles. And that price isn't that high. I looked on Amazon.com, and they've got Type 2 50/50 premix for $22+.

 

[Sayjac]

Originally Posted By: y_p_w
Originally Posted By: sayjac
Honda does the same with it's Type2, there is qt size concentrate but it's absurdly priced, $7.42/qt not including shipping.

I think the size was primarily meant for motorcycles. And that price isn't that high. I looked on Amazon.com, and they've got Type 2 50/50 premix for $22+.

Too high for me. ~$30 plus $19 shipping from Bernardi. Never checked with local dealer but I'm doubtful they stock the concentrate. Not saying Type 2 premix is cheap though, it can generally be had from dealer for Honda retail price listed on H&A Access. ~$19. But imo, Peak Global Lifetime full strength is an excellent alternative at ~$15.50/gal from Napa for a complete flush.

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Most dealers have power flush machines which get the majority of old fluid out of the system in one job.

Forgot about the flush machines. I suppose then the consideration would be the stealer flush cost versus multiple d&f's using the blue premix to correct concentration. Wouldn't be an issue if the Asian LL's came in full strength rather than a premix.