Super Tech OE Teal Antifreeze for 08 Mini Cooper S?

[lokijoker]

Can I use Super Tech OE Teal Anti-Freeze to top off the expansion tank of an 08 Mini Cooper S? Or is it better to go with Zerex G48?

 

[JavierH19]

If it is what's used in the mini since I know bmw uses it and they own mini then i can't see why not. Correct antifreeze is correct antifreeze.

 

[skyactiv]

I'd use it. Appears to be formulated for the same chemistry.

 

[lokijoker]

If it is what's used in the mini since I know bmw uses it and they own mini then i can't see why not. Correct antifreeze is correct antifreeze.

The coolant that’s in it now is the Mini/BMW brand coolant that the factory would have put in it which is what the dealer put in. I’ve been told by a indy Mini service to top off the coolant expansion tank with a G48 coolant like the Mini/BMW brand or a brand like Zerex. A neighbor that has a similar Mini says he uses the Supertech OE Teal. He says that it’s rebranded Prestone G48 but idk if that’s true. So the Supertech OE Teal is G48 comparable?

 

[lokijoker]

I'd use it. Appears to be formulated for the same chemistry.

Zerex G48 says it’s low silicate (HOAT) and Supertech OE Teal says it’s silicated (SOAT). The Mini parts department says that my Mini takes G48 coolant and the Zerex says Mini on the bottle. The Supertech just says BMW and doesn’t say G48 but it comes up as compatible with my Mini on Walmart.com

 

[slomo]

Use the OEM coolant. This ain't the space program.