The only difference between the two fluids is the color of the dye used in the Toyota fluid. The Global fluid will be usually a yellow fluid and it will not change the color of the Super Long Life coolant. You can use any G5 Global coolant in place of it or use as an additive or to top off the radiator. The Super Long Life Coolant is an ethylene glycol based, non-silictae, non-amine,non nitirite, non borate coolant with hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota says 7 but there is a BIG possibility that the fluid will turn acidic after 5 years. The Super Long Life coolant should be changed every 5 years. I also bought duct tape for my car to tape up leaking hoses in an emergency.
So from then on, I carried coolant for an emergency.so I could at least drive home or to the dealer. I also elected to a do a coolant flush too. At the same time the mechanic strongly advised I replace the serpentine belt at the same time, which I also did. As I tried to drive home, 50 miles away, my engine thermometer went into the red zone! The next day, the dealer added a gallon of coolant, and it fixed the problem, but I still had to replace the pump. Oh, and this is why I carry around 2 gallons of coolant:Īt 130,000 miles, my water pump started leaking. I have a $140 gift card at O'Reilly Auto Parts that I need to use up. Thanks so much southernnaturelover! I will look into it. If they've never been replaced it would be a good idea to do so. I wouldn't worry about lugging around 3 gallons of coolant though, just make sure all of your hoses are in good shape. Pentofrost A4 is $17.99 at AutoZone (it's the same stuff).
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