Prestone long life in 2006 Nissan

[Bluestream]

I have a stash of Prestone long life/Dexcool, and am wondering if I can use this in my 2006 Nissan pathfinder without issue?
With distilled watewer of course

 

[CharBaby]

Although it may not be optional for your Nissan, I believe that you won't have a single issue with it.

 

[nwjones18]

I'd think that if you're doing a full flush with water then refilling with that you'd be fine. Just wouldn't want to mix.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Use Zerex Asian, Peak OET, or Pentofrost

 

[Davejam]

Its not correct for the application. It contains 2-EHA.

 

[Bluestream]

Its not correct for the application. It contains 2-EHA.

Can you be more specific? Why not, is there something in my engine that wont tolerate 2-EHA?

 

[nicholas]

Can you be more specific? Why not, is there something in my engine that wont tolerate 2-EHA?

People are terrified of 2-eha around here.

I have used prestone long life in everything with zero issues.

 

[bullwinkle]

Can you be more specific? Why not, is there something in my engine that wont tolerate 2-EHA?

Prestone “Long-Life”? It might contain some 2-EHA, but is it actually “Dex-Cool” (Prestone does make labeled Dex, I use it in my Express)? Asian manufacturers have never been Dex nor 2-EHA fans, they like the phosphate based “P-OATs’, like Zerex Asian, Nissan Blue, Toyota Red or Pink, etc. Peak 10X seems to be a good, cheap choice too, my Guinea pig (brother’s ‘01 Accord 2.3) seems to like it!

 

[bullwinkle]

People are terrified of 2-eha around here.

I have used prestone long life in everything with zero issues.

Terrified is the wrong word-but it can sure cause issues with wet GM nylon intake manifold gaskets! Or mixed with IAT green, or run low in a cast iron engine, etc. Dex really does well in a maintained engine that’s designed to use it (unless it’s a big Ford Tranisit, plugs the heater core).