Is OEM coolant any good?
The OEM coolant is very good ,and unless you have something going on with your cooling system, just drain it and install the Zerex product. Or flush a few gallons of distilled water through the system.
What does OEM coolant mean?
Original Equipment Manufacturer
• There are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Approvals on coolants for some manufacturers. These all fulfill different functions within the coolant: • Organic acids. • Silicates and phosphates.
Do you need to use OEM coolant?
Non-OEM is ok, but it’s really important to use the correct stuff. Make sure you get Si-OAT coolant, don’t just grab a bottle of the auto parts store green antifreeze.
Does coolant have to be OEM?
Where can I get OEM oil and antifreeze?
It used to require a trip to the dealer to get OEM fluids, but now Arch Auto Parts stocks the same OEM oil, OEM brake fluid, OEM antifreeze / coolant, and more. To get the OEM fluids you need, call 718.425.2724. Want to test your own coolant/ anitfreeze to see if it needs changing? It’s quick, easy and inexpensive. Winter sale price only $4.95.
What kind of antifreeze should I use when I Change my coolant?
Once the OAT or HOAT additives in the antifreeze have been used up, electrolytic corrosion can start attacking the engine, radiator, heater core and other cooling system components. Q. What type of antifreeze should I use when I change my coolant?
What kind of antifreeze is in late model cars?
All late model vehicles (with a couple of minor exceptions) are factory-filled with ethylene glycol-based antifreeze.
Do you have to use the same antifreeze if out of warranty?
If it is out of warranty, you can continue to use the same OEM or OEM-equivalent antifreeze, a long life “universal” antifreeze (compatible with all makes, all models), or even the older “green” formula standard antifreeze. All are capable of providing adequate protection for your cooling system. We were unable to load Disqus.
It used to require a trip to the dealer to get OEM fluids, but now Arch Auto Parts stocks the same OEM oil, OEM brake fluid, OEM antifreeze / coolant, and more. To get the OEM fluids you need, call 718.425.2724. Want to test your own coolant/ anitfreeze to see if it needs changing? It’s quick, easy and inexpensive. Winter sale price only $4.95.
Is there such a thing as blue long life antifreeze?
Blue long life antifreeze/coolant (LLC) is a 50/50 mixture and has the same distinctive blue, high quality, factory fill found in new Nissan vehicles. Nissan products are crafted to the same high standards as your Nissan vehicle. They are developed through the performance and durability testing of professional community. There are no reviews yet.
Once the OAT or HOAT additives in the antifreeze have been used up, electrolytic corrosion can start attacking the engine, radiator, heater core and other cooling system components. Q. What type of antifreeze should I use when I change my coolant?
All late model vehicles (with a couple of minor exceptions) are factory-filled with ethylene glycol-based antifreeze.