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Best coolant

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 1mulebarn, Sep 13, 2023.

  1. Sep 13, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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    1mulebarn

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    Looking for advice, appropriate/best coolant.
     
  2. Sep 13, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    Slopemaster

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    Thats easy, stick with OEM.

    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
     
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    Stick with OEM if your doing a drain fill. If doing complete flush it's fine to use an aftermarket that meets specs. I don't like mixing incompatible fluids.
     
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    2023_lunarrock-ORP

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    agreed OEM coolant is always the safest option. There is quite a few brands that make the Toyota red type coolant these days though.
     
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    OEM all day, everyday.
     
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    OEM or Zerex or any brand that's Asian vehicle compatible. I suggest premix so you don't have to and it's distilled water already which is what should be used to prevent buildup.
     
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    OEM. Toyota Super Long Life Coolant. You just need to do routine drain and fills since I don't believe you drain the block. Haven't done mine as I only have 14k miles on it but recently did my daughter's 2016 Camry and it was just a drain and fill. My dealer charged me $18 / gallon for toyota oem. No reason not to use it.

    I also just got done flushing my daughters boyfriends coolant in his Nissan. 5 drains and fills to get it close to clear as someone put green coolant in at some point. Ridiculous waste of time because someone didn't bother getting the right coolant.
     
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