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toyotaguy · Nov 28, 2009

ok, This has probably been asked before, but I am confused.

I have a 2009 toyota corolla, which uses the toyota red/pink long life antifreeze. If I needed to top off my tank, can I use the Peak extended it says for all makes of vehicles. I tried to locate the Peak Global but can not find it. I found Texico long life for all vehicles at a dollar store, and this peak long life at walmart. I bought the Peak, would this be ok to use or not?

EricF · Nov 28, 2009

for a quick top off, I'd just drop some distilled water in and be done with it.

the peak global could mix, but it isn't like the actual OEM toyota concoction.

toyotaguy · Nov 28, 2009

I know I am having a hard time finding the Global coolant. Im just shy of the full line, and I would like to keep some on hand. Maybe I will take this back and just break down and buy the toyota red at the dealer

nfs480 · Nov 28, 2009

If you're just shy of the full line but well above the min mark i'd just leave it as is. The full mark is where the level should be when the engine is hot, and the min mark is where it should be above when cold. If it's staying in this range you're fine.

Billy_D · Nov 28, 2009

It's not a good idea to mix coolants. You might need to go to your local stealership to get the pink stuff. They sell it for $20-$22.

toyotaguy · Nov 28, 2009

yeah, I guess I'll break down and buy the Pink stuff. I take it the Red is the same as the Pink just not mixed, is this correct?

Billy_D · Nov 28, 2009

The pink and the red are different but can be mixed. Pink is 100k coolant, the red one is 30k-60k coolant. The main difference is that the Red coolant needs to be changed more often. The pink coolant they sell at the dealership comes pre-mixed.

hate2work · Nov 28, 2009

With such a new car, maybe the dealer would just top it off for you?

If you didn't want to buy the Toyota Pink fluid, which is about $20 a gallon, I think this stuff is compatible for almost half that price, but this post implies it's hard to find.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/1686266/

toyotaguy · Nov 28, 2009

gottcha, thanks guys. Im going to take the peak back and just go to the dealer and get the pink.

JHZR2 · Nov 28, 2009

I wouldn't. Call toyota antifreeze overpriced, but it costs what? $20? How much is a gallon of generic stuff at Wal-Mart? $10?

Id prefer to have the right chemistry in there for such a nominal fee. One size fits all rarely is the best, IMO.

Only for Dex or G-05 do I feel comfortable with a non-OEM brand.

mechanicx · Nov 28, 2009

This is the smartest and easiest route. Get the pink super long life from Toyota if you don't use the Zerex Japanese vehicles type or Peak Global. As a side note,I think G-05 is the one antifreeze that I would not mix with the others without a system flush first.

toyotaguy · Nov 28, 2009

that is what I was confused about. This peak says for ALL makes and models, well if each vehicle is different how can one antifreeze fit all vehicles, just doesnt jive with me

Bill in Utah · Nov 28, 2009

Originally Posted By: Billy007
The pink and the red are different but can be mixed. Pink is 100k coolant, the red one is 30k-60k coolant. The main difference is that the Red coolant needs to be changed more often. The pink coolant they sell at the dealership comes pre-mixed.

I think pink is 50/50 mix and Red is 100%...

Or at least that is what I saw last time I was in the Toyota dealership.

$20-22 for a 50/50 mix! What a "Deal"...

Bill in Utah · Nov 28, 2009

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I wouldn't. Call toyota antifreeze overpriced, but it costs what? $20? How much is a gallon of generic stuff at Wal-Mart? $10?

I picked up a gallon of Peak all models/colors 50/50 mix for my 2007 Toyota Tundra truck at Wal-Mart for $4.50 last week.

About what its worth.

TO the OP. Just top off the tank with distilled. I went 150k on my factory fill and replaced it with Peak Global lifetime. Car is 05 Corolla.

Take care, bill

JustinC25 · Nov 28, 2009

Originally Posted By: toyotaguy
gottcha, thanks guys. Im going to take the peak back and just go to the dealer and get the pink.

Good Choice, it's not worth the 10 bucks your saving to deal with mixing coolant chemestries. Pick up a bottle of Toyota Pink and be done with it. Also Pink and Red are different coolants that have different chemestry. You MAY be able to mix them, but I never have, and can't tell you what will happen.

If you can't get Toyota Pink, you can get the Peak Global Lifetime, or the Zerex Asian Vehicle coolant at NAPA.
It's pricy though 15.99 a Gallon. For that price I'd just get the Toyota stuff.

JHZR2 · Nov 29, 2009

Originally Posted By: mechanicx
This is the smartest and easiest route. Get the pink super long life from Toyota if you don't use the Zerex Japanese vehicles type or Peak Global. As a side note,I think G-05 is the one antifreeze that I would not mix with the others without a system flush first.

An I wasnt clear - good point. I meant that aftermarket dex and G-05 for applications that took those fluids as OE.

toyotaguy · Nov 29, 2009

Well I just found the peak global at walgreens for $9.99 a gal

Sayjac · Nov 29, 2009

Originally Posted By: Billy007
The pink and the red are different but can be mixed. Pink is 100k coolant, the red one is 30k-60k coolant. The main difference is that the Red coolant needs to be changed more often. The pink coolant they sell at the dealership comes pre-mixed.
True, and all good info. And, the red coolant Long Life is 100% full strength coolant and is actually less expensive. That said, they are both expensive, IMO.

For a top off with no adding water the pink will work.....

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
$20-22 for a 50/50 mix! What a "Deal"...

But it's no deal for sure.

toyotaguy · Nov 29, 2009

Well the Peak Global was 10 bucks. I know the Toyota coolant is expensive but I only need 1 gal, so what the [censored], might as well buy it. And I would rather keep the orig fluid in there anyway

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