What kind of antifreeze does a 2010 Nissan Maxima take?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Can universal antifreeze be mixed with any color?
When mixed together they form a gel-like substance that stops coolant flow, and consequently, the engine overheats. Even so, universal coolants are formulated to mix with virtually any coolant. You can mix two different colors of the same kind of coolant without any problem whatsoever.
Are there different colors of antifreeze for different cars?
Here’s a fun fact: antifreeze starts out colorless. All the green, orange, red, pink, amber, and blue coolants you see on the shelves are dyed. Coolant manufacturers don’t add color to their antifreeze just to make it look pretty though.
What kind of antifreeze does a Nissan Altima use?
The Altima’s manual says to use “Nissan Long Life” or equivalent. The equivalent, for example, would be something like Prestone’s original yellow bottle, green antifreeze? Thanks for the help. I was just not sure if Nissan calling their antifreeze “long life” meant it was an extended life formula, or if it was just a marketing tool to sound cool?
Is it safe to mix coolant with antifreeze?
Remember, Prestone Coolant/Antifreeze is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolants. Our specialist formula offers protection in all extremes, from -37°C to 129°C, and is available in both ready to use and concentrated form. For more information, visit the Prestone homepage. How do I top up my coolant/antifreeze?
What kind of antifreeze does Nissan club use?
All i am saying is that from the factory, nissan puts in regular antifreeze, not HOAT or OAT which are the long life versions.
Is there such a thing as universal antifreeze?
No. Several coolant manufacturers claim their coolant work in all makes and all models. In other words, they want you to think their product is a universal coolant / antifreeze. I’ve got news for you; there’s no such thing. There CANT be because the metal alloys, plastics and seals are different in every engine.
The Altima’s manual says to use “Nissan Long Life” or equivalent. The equivalent, for example, would be something like Prestone’s original yellow bottle, green antifreeze? Thanks for the help. I was just not sure if Nissan calling their antifreeze “long life” meant it was an extended life formula, or if it was just a marketing tool to sound cool?
All i am saying is that from the factory, nissan puts in regular antifreeze, not HOAT or OAT which are the long life versions.
What makes a car qualify for Universal coolant?
To qualify for the “all makes, all models” universal coolant moniker, manufacturers must include a dash of every type of corrosion inhibitor available, and many of those inhibitors are incompatible with each other and the materials used in your particular engine.