Like oil, I like to purchace automotive fluids(name brands), on sale/rebate or closeout. I've used just about all of the popular name brand coolants over the years(Prestone, Zerex, Peak, Havoline) and have never had any coolant related issues with my vehicles. I'am finding that I have become more and more confused about which coolant I should be using in my systems and I hate being at the mercey of the dealers. $20.00 for antifreeze at the dealer??? When I can buy something off the shelf for less than $10.00! The domestic vehicles(GM, FORD, Chrysler) seem to be a little more straight forward and easier to buy coolant from any auto parts store but, what about other makes and models...No Pun!
What I would like to know is; what off the shelf coolants can be used in...
-Toyota
-Nissan
-Honda
-Hyundai/Kia
-Others
Also, if the dealer coolant IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO then, are all Japanese coolants alike? In other words, if I can buy Honda coolant at a better price than Nissan or Toyota coolant, is it OK to use Honda coolant in a Nissan or even a Toyota? Honda coolant seems to be the lower priced dealer coolant in my area.
Toyota Red-$22
Nissan Green-$20
Honda Green-$16