What is Hyundai's coolant???

[Audioquest]

Here's what my 2009 Accent's manual says:

"Use only high quality, aluminum compatible, ethylene glycol antifreeze that conforms to SAEJ1034/ASTMD3306 specifications with high anhydrous sodium silicate content."

So, is that just plain old Prestone? The first replacement interval is 96000kms (60000mi) or 60 months, then every 48000kms (30000mi) or 24 months. Unlike my Honda vehicles, it does not specify to use "Hyundai" coolant.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Yup its regular green coolant. I use Prestone or havoline, whatever I happen to have in the garage already. Oh I have a 2006 Kia Rio, basicly the same car.

 

[pbm]

The only 'Prestone' coolant that I ever see is AMM which is not
'regular green coolant' but is rather an EL OAT. The only (name brand) 'regular green coolant' I can find is PEAK traditional.


Having said that, I don't believe you would have a problem using Prestone AMM as long as you flushed out the factory coolant well.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Havoline Texaco is "green stuff" that is readily available.

http://www.havoline.com/NA/products/texaco-antifreeze.aspx?parent=coolants-antifreezes.aspx

 

[pbm]

Originally Posted By: TaterandNoodles
Havoline Texaco is "green stuff" that is readily available.

http://www.havoline.com/NA/products/texaco-antifreeze.aspx?parent=coolants-antifreezes.aspx



I know that Havoline 'green' is an old fashioned type coolant but I never see it for sale anymore. I never see Texaco gas stations in my area for that matter.

 

[PeteTheFarmer]

Hyundai must be the only manufacturer still recommending high silicate antifreeze.

I've seen Peak green at the KMart, Rite Aid and Walgreens stores by me.

 

[Ursae_Majoris]

I called my Kia, Hyunday's sister company, dealer. They recommended regular green (non-extended life). I picked up NAPA's regular green, it is a low silicate, phosphated coolant. I have not seen the old, old school, high silicate green coolant anywhere.

 

[StormRider]

Chevron Supreme is also a regular green antifreeze, not an all makes/models..I have found it at Food Lion if there are any in your area..

 

[cmhj]

This spring I needed some old green for a friends car. AA had it.

 

[Ursae_Majoris]

We have NAPA, Schuck's (O'Reilly) and Carquest, no AA or AZ.
Nor Food Lion.

 

[StormRider]

Peak in the blue bottle I think is a regular green. It should be stocked at O'Reilly's. Also check for Zerex Original formula Green if you can find it. The Carquest near me stocks Zerex.