coolant

StealthyGecko · Post by **StealthyGecko** » Mon May 02, 2011 2:11 pm

just wondering if there is a "best" coolant to have for an NA MR2?

or is the Halfords own stuff good enough

and also how much coolant do I need because I've noticed that its sold mixed and concentrated.

TIA.

riot68 · Post by **riot68** » Mon May 02, 2011 3:57 pm

Toyota recommend their own 'forlife' red coolant, think I'm right in saying that other stuff comes pink (with anti corrosion in) and blue (without).

I just used the regular pink stuff instead of the Toyota stuff, it also takes a lot of coolant, if I remember correctly it's about 13 litres...

Mr2Bully · Post by **Mr2Bully** » Mon May 02, 2011 4:52 pm

yeah needs just over 13 litres i personally only use the toyota branded stuff as ts what its designed for. The others have a tendancy to kill the waterpump and other various parts. The toyota forlife is also longer lasting so in the end probably works out as cost effective. Another advantage is that the toyota stuff is premixed so no messing about or incorrect mixing ratio. You are supposed to mix with distilled water again due to the corrosion issues if not using geniune.

StealthyGecko · Post by **StealthyGecko** » Mon May 02, 2011 5:12 pm

thanks for your reply guys is Forlife only available from a Toyota dealership or is there anywhere online I can order it from and have it delivered?

also how much am I looking at for the Forlife stuff?

RST · Post by **RST** » Mon May 02, 2011 5:26 pm

4-life changed name a couple of years ago to Long Life -my dealership has it a little under £20 per tub last time I got some.

There's no Toyota workshop manuals that I have which say to use it. Any decent additive with corrosion inhibitor will be fine. Pre mixed or mix yourself to the right ratio should be fine.

Mr2Bully · Post by **Mr2Bully** » Mon May 02, 2011 5:34 pm

Buy direct from Toyota and as RST says no manals say to use it but its always best to use the correct stuff would you put cheap oil in? or would you just get the good stuff?.

StealthyGecko · Post by **StealthyGecko** » Mon May 02, 2011 6:27 pm

Ah so theres nowhere I can order it from online? as I have no way of getting to the nearest Toyota dealership to pick some up, and would be so much easier if I could get it delivered.

Mr2Bully · Post by **Mr2Bully** » Mon May 02, 2011 6:33 pm

check on ebay if i remember correctly there was some on there when i looked last time i needed some.

Mr2Bully · Post by **Mr2Bully** » Mon May 02, 2011 6:44 pm

Item number: 260767755318

StealthyGecko · Post by **StealthyGecko** » Mon May 02, 2011 8:02 pm

Mr2Bully wrote:Item number: 260767755318

absolute legend thank you

Splink · Post by **Splink** » Mon May 02, 2011 10:14 pm

Just replaced mine after new rad & thermostat install, purchased coolant from local Mr T used 3 x 5 Ltr's @ approx £18 + vat per 5 Ltr now branded "Long Life" comes in 2 pre-mixed variety's Green = UK spec, Red = Import spec according to Mr T

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