Up here in Canada for vehicle specific coolants, we have the OEM brand from Canadian Tire and also Napa has their store brand vehicle specific coolant. Both are made by Reochem and have the same color branding, but they are slightly different regarding the specs they list and also the vehicle compatibility.
For example, on a Ford (Motorcraft Gold) application, the OEM brand is as follows and will specifically reference Ford WSS-M97B51-A1:
https://oemeasymatch.com/products/oem-extended-life-gold-antifreeze-coolant/
The Napa brand appears to be an identical product but does not have the Ford spec. It also lists compatibility with Chrysler vehicles:
https://www.napacanada.com/en/p/RCO49603GFC
Just wondering your thoughts. Can these two brands be assumed as identical and it's just a matter of labelling? Is there any benefit anymore in going to the dealership and buying the factory coolant over these vehicle specific brands? Eg. I recently did a flush on a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and the dealership would only sell premixed Mopar coolant for $40/jug. I'm kicking myself for not just getting the store brand either in premixed or concentrate.
For example, on a Ford (Motorcraft Gold) application, the OEM brand is as follows and will specifically reference Ford WSS-M97B51-A1:
https://oemeasymatch.com/products/oem-extended-life-gold-antifreeze-coolant/
The Napa brand appears to be an identical product but does not have the Ford spec. It also lists compatibility with Chrysler vehicles:
https://www.napacanada.com/en/p/RCO49603GFC
Just wondering your thoughts. Can these two brands be assumed as identical and it's just a matter of labelling? Is there any benefit anymore in going to the dealership and buying the factory coolant over these vehicle specific brands? Eg. I recently did a flush on a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and the dealership would only sell premixed Mopar coolant for $40/jug. I'm kicking myself for not just getting the store brand either in premixed or concentrate.
