Sorry for the long post I am just trying to help by sharing the information I found: I did NOT write any of the following comments as mentioned, they are excerpts. Sure, it would have been nice to buy red and mix it with distilled water to save money but it would have been false economy if incorrect and I regretted it afterwards.įollowing are various excerpts and links if interested. Notice when this TSB was released and the pink coolant was originally introduced it was also referred to as LLC and not SLLC I believe I later heard or read the formulation was later changed to make it SLLC, so perhaps they were originally compatible and later became "backwards" compatible.Īs I am still not entirely certain, I decided to use only SLLC for peace of mind. Interestingly, I found an old TSB which states both are compatible, and one would think if Toyota stated this it would be acceptable, however, other research states they are not entirely compatible, and if so, only "backwards" compatible. Furthermore, unless I'm mistaken, because of the formulation, the SLLC has a longer service life than LLC for mileage and time between recommended change interval. However, upon further research, I learned there is a difference with pink and red, and also compared the formulation. I also thought it would make more sense economically since one gallon would go twice as far when mixed with distilled water. My 2004 Spyder had pink Toyota Super Long Life Coolant, or SLLC, as factory-fill.Īt first glance, it appeared the red Toyota Long Life Coolant, or LLC, was the same, except it is not already diluted/pre-mixed with water, and I originally thought it was OK to purchase/use this and dilute it myself to the preferred ratio/strength. I am planning on doing a coolant change (since it's time), or add for now and keep a close eye on the level.and also look for leaks. T-Bone, I checked the w/p, but I didn't see anything. Also, Zerex recommends their G-05 coolant for earlier Toyotas with the RED type? I looked it up and the Zerex G-05 is supposed to be for Chrysler vehicles. I don't know why Zerex specifies 1996 as the cutoff year model. I know our cars are 2000 and up, but I think our cars were factory filled with the original RED coolant? I know for a fact that the RED coolant was used in older Toyotas as well since I have it in my 1991 Toyota Pickup. However, on the other hand, I've read several posts in which people HAVE done this and have never had a problem.Īs for the aftermarket Zerex Asian stuff, I think this is only compatible with the later Toyota Pink coolant? If you read the bottle, it says 1996 and up Toyota vehicles. On another forum, a Toyota tech chimed in and said that he did not recommend mixing and advised to flush the complete system if the two were mixed. Nobody seems to know if bad things will happen if mixed, but most do not recommend it. The chemical make-up of each are different. Browse through our coolant listing and get everything you need in terms of coolant today.Thanks for the replies guys! From what I have learned, there IS a difference between the Toyota Red and the Toyota Pink, not just the dilution factor. Alternatively, you can visit one of the many stores located throughout Australia. Best of all, you can combine the convenience of online shopping for engine coolant with home delivery and have your purchases brought directly to you. We stock waterless coolant, which is gel-based has a higher boiling point than other water-based coolants, which is ideal for classic cars or vehicles that have non-pressurized cooling systems. You will never struggle to find what you need to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape in our selection. In addition to car coolant, you can also find a comprehensive collection of other service and maintenance products. An Essential ProductĪlso known as antifreeze, coolant works both sides of the scale, meaning it keeps your engine and radiator cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool, ultimately preventing your engine from seizing.
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