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  1. Oct 30, 2019 at 10:46 PM
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    Anyone use it?

    I found this at the parts store a while back after I bought my 1997 Camry.
    https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/antifreeze-products/zerex-asian-vehicle-antifreeze-coolant

    I’ve never seen it before and actually haven’t ever bought coolant other than Toyota Red/ Pink from a dealer. This can be a bit inconvenient.

    From what I remember reading years back: Toyota vehicles that come with red/ pink coolant should not be switched/ topped off with standard green coolant without a complete flush of the system. Doing so can/ will cause the coolant to degrade and crystallize causing blockages and damage to your cooling system.
     
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    I've been using it for years. It's formulated to meet all the requirements for Toyotas. I use the Zerex blue for my G35 coupe.
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2019 at 12:31 AM
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    I also used it in my solara.
     
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    Why are you asking about green coolant, that link doesn't reference green coolant anywhere that I can see.
     
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    I recall there's 2 labels but the same Zerex. Walmart and any other auto parts store.

    There's more Walmart than Toyota dealers by me. $12.xx a jug. Only inconvenience is having to walk thru Walmart.

    I just used 3 gallons 2 mos ago flushing my 08. And I use it on any of the other Toyota's that come into my garage.
     
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    Just put 3 gallons in the 2002 Tundra a few months back. IIRC, it ticks all the spec boxes required for Toy/Japanese cars. Phosphate is the key to offset the corrosion process caused by dissimilar metals sharing the coolant tunnels.
     
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    Been using Zerex for 5 years now. Perfect OEM substitute.
     
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  9. Oct 31, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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    Definitely shouldn't mix the two colors. I haven't tried mixing them, so I can't relate the consequences, but it can't be good...the two colors represent entirely different antifreeze chemistries. See the chart in the link below:

    https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/antifreeze-products/antifreeze-education/engine-coolant
     
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    Used it in my 2007 when I replaced the water pump and I plan on putting it into my 2014 tC (2.5L Camry Engine) whenever I can get the engine block replaced.
     
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    Remember to flush out the heater core separately as it holds about 1/4 to 1/2 gallon of fluid that doesn’t drain and needs gravity/pressure to force out its contents. Put on a new rad cap every 5 years. Cheap insurance.

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  12. Oct 31, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    I use this. When I bought my Sequoia used, I drained the radiator and refilled with Zerex. It was cheap and convenient as Advance auto parts has them and stack them with online coupon 25% off. Order online, pick up in store. Stack with online shopping cash back sites or credit card offers and save even more.
     
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  13. Oct 31, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    I only had one question in my post and it was:
    It was in reference to the product that is mentioned in the title and in the link.

    I was reminding others that green and red aren’t compatible in case they didn’t know.
     
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    I used the Advance Auto 25% off too. Used it to save $50 off my Red Top battery. Best discount you can get.
     
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    Thanks.
    I’m going to need to refill my Tacoma when I put it back together. It’s looking like I’ll use it.
    I put it in the Camry a couple months ago but I wanted to get everyone’s feedback before I filled up my baby.
     
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    I used the green coolant in an old Toyota (iron block) with no problems. I have not used Zerex Asian coolant yet, but I would have no problem using it since it appears to have the same P-HOAT inhibitor chemistry as Toyota coolant.

    The only coolant I would absolutely never use again in a Toyota would be Dex-cool (orange). It has been reformulated slightly into a great extended life coolant if the vehicle cooling system is compatible with OAT chemistry; e.g. GM vehicles. My experience with a 97 Avalon was that organic acid inhibitors in Dex-cool will attack the sealing elastomers in Toyotas and will cause the drain cocks and other rubber sealed parts to begin leaking. Unless the formulation of Dex-cool has been changed again, or Toyota has re-spec'd the elastomers, this will still be true.
     
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    And these are the things I wanted others to read by starting this conversation.
    Thanks for posting about your experience with Dex-Cool.
     
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    I thought that maybe you wanted to continue the green theme of your paint job to the color of your coolant.
     
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    Does anyone know pink (new toyota) and red (older toyota) are compatible ?
     
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    Peak has a concentrated form OET brand for Asian. It's a little harder to find but I think I got it from autozone. Sames money when you just buy a $1 bottle of distilled water. It's a little hard to find and I don't see it advertised

    Edit and yes mine is green. Thought I had a leak and put the fluorescent dye in. It's going to stay green for the next 100K
     
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    The Zerex is virtually identical to OEM in chemical makeup. Haven't seen one single bad review or issue when used in place of OEM.:thumbsup:
     
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    This is also an acceptable alternative. IMG_3192.PNG.jpg
     
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    Wouldn't surprise me if black gallon containers go down the assembly line and splits 3 ways. At the end of line is a jug each of Zerex, Toyota Super Long Life Cool and Aisin ACT-002 :rolleyes:
     
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    Zerex 675130 Engine Coolant/Antifreeze, 1. gallons
    $22 Zerex Asian Vehicle Red Silicate and Borate Free 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033QO022/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_aT3UDbA25K8AG
     
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    Looks like it moves a lot. Just set up an ap to catch it at the right time.

    zerex price.jpg
     
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