Who makes Super Tech Blue Asian 50/50 coolant/anti-freeze?
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Doesn't the bottle usually say Distributed By or something?
I would guess Peak, but who know?
I would guess Peak, but who know?
Have no clue. That's why I asked. Thanks for the response though.
Best information says the newish ST Asian is made by Kost USA, a Recochem company. That said, Information on the inhibitor pack is very limited. They also make STP AF.
It says distributed by Walmart Inc.
I'd probably be more concerned with the coolant chemistry than the manufacturer. There really aren't that many manufacturers and all will build a coolant to whatever specification is required.
Most of the ones at my local WM have gone Recochem as well. Prestone used to be the main supplier for my area.
https://www.recochem.com/wp-content...D-Antifreeze-Coolant_USA_ENGLISH_Brochure.pdf
If they switched to Recochem, that is great! Reochem is good stuff 
The OP's bottle is the Prestone version you don't want.
The OP's bottle is the Prestone version you don't want.
I have never seen that at either of the WM I go to. I just grabbed a jug of the Peak Asian Blue for $10 today (was going to buy 2, but only one left on shelf).
Curious, why does the bottle say Hyundai on it? I did not know Hyundai/Kia used the blue stuff, I thought they were still green (I have to admit I have not looked on my 2018 Santa Fe or 2018 Soul).
Curious, why does the bottle say Hyundai on it? I did not know Hyundai/Kia used the blue stuff, I thought they were still green (I have to admit I have not looked on my 2018 Santa Fe or 2018 Soul).
Yep, we've (you and me) discussed this before. I know the old Recochem Asian formerly sold at PepBoys and shown in link was/is a true Asian Phoat, no 2eha. That was confirmed years ago when PB sold it and it was available in full strength.
Even though Kost is owned by Recochem, there's not much information available on the inhibitors used. 'IF it's the same as the Recochem Asian, no 2eha, I'd be ok with. Price is right. If it's similar to the Prestone 'Asian" AF inhibitor pack, I'd pass.
Noting the comment about Peak (OET) Asian Blue at WM for $10/gal, if one can find that, excellent price.
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Try to always buy concentrate in order to go to a 60/40 water mix. This lowers the freezing point and increases the boiling point.
The distilled water gallon is around $1.29 a gallon post brandon bidenomice. Still comes Out cheaper to buy concentrate. It may save your engine with the extra 10 degrees boil point 260F vs 250F)
Yes, if available concentrate always preferable. However, when it comes to topic Asian Phoat AFs (including OEM) the most common and readily available form is 50/50 premix. For vast majority US, 50/50 premix provides all the freezing/boiling point protection needed.
how do you know it's "Prestone version"?If they switched to Recochem, that is great! Reochem is good stuff
The OP's bottle is the Prestone version you don't want.
mostly by the shape of the bottle. Also, the Prestone will be labeled made in USA. The Recochem is made in Canada.
While I agree concentrate is generally a better choice, I disagree that 60% coolant/40% water is desired.
It lowers the freezing point, true, but 50/50 is -34F which is more than sufficient for 98+% of the US population.
And water is better for heat transfer, so any benefit on boiling point is negated by worse heat transfer in hot conditions.
If you're coolant is getting over 240-250F you have some other issue or are driving in a manner that requires some other special attention.
Generally you should run the lowest possible coolant for the freezing point you would see with some safety margin.
In the US south that means you should/can do 60% water/40% coolant (-13F freeze point) easily.
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