Can I Use ANY Coolant in My Car

Do you need to use the proper coolant in your car? You probably need to follow the the manufacturer recommendation. Using the wrong coolant can cause several issues with the coolant system. One other thing to consider is warranty for parts.
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[@darring.9161]

For those who are uncertain, using a Coolant like Prestone Extended Life Universal will satisfy most of your needs and without any issues. The Colour of a Coolant is only determined by the Dye that a Manufacturer uses to determine one formulation from another...and that can vary from one manufacturer to another. (ie) Toyota Extended Life Coolant (Red) is comparable to Zerex Asian (Pink) or OEM (Pink) are essentially the same...both are p-HOAT Formulated Coolants and compatible!

[@kiyoponnn]

The fuck is p-hoat? Is it just oat?

[@waynealexis7680]

I just had mine 2010 corolla and I noticed it was green chatted him him "universal coolant" but it was green. Even STP coolant that says it's for toyotas its green but that shit should be red or pink right?

[@davidperez7260]

I USE THAT ONE AN ITS FINE I HAVE A VW 2015 JETTA 2.0 MADE SO CHEAP EVERYTHING BREAKS ON IT, IT DOES GET GREAT GAS MILLAGE

[@ryans413]

Except Dexcool which is orange that should only be replaced with Dexcool again you can’t mix that stuff

[@jerrypeal653]

@@waynealexis7680 green is better . The red has many additives , toxins and susceptible to electrolysis’

[@artgk4015]

I bought a used 03 Corolla wth green coolant 175 k miles, it has green coolant not red. Did coolant service every 30,000 miles using Autozone 50/50 antifreeze. Right now it has 236,000 miles on it . Just saw leaking under recently and replaced the waterpump. Everything is fine now.

[@darlenisventura3903]

I took my 18 GTI to one of the big store auto service stores and they weren't sure if they were using the right coolant. As i watched them , they poured some non G13 coolant (peak violet 50/50) in the car, and started the ignition to see how it would react. Upon seeing that the car wouldnt show any negative signs they continued to pour the whole bottle. This raises a concern to me for warranty issues as you mentioned.

[@stefanczechorskidds8435]

For the high performance/turbo guys out there you should really investigate the EVANS Waterless coolant. The change over is a bit tedious (must get ALL the water base stuff out), but once done you are all set......for the lifetime of your system.

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

VW's that spec G11 can use the traditional green coolant because they are both inorganic and have basically the same corrosion inhibitor type. Older VW's that spec G11, can use modern OAT G12++ or G13 coolants too, these are in reality kind of HOAT coolants because they use organic inhibitors but also inorganic Silicates. Silicates are needed to protect copper and brass, which is found in older radiators and heater cores, G12 and G12+ are not the best idea if you have an older car as they contain no Silicates and you run the risk of corroding the copper / brass in the heater core. The Silicates in G12++ and G13 also provide better cast iron and aluminium protection than G12 and G12+ did.... G12++ and G13 are really designed to be entirely backwards compatible. Hope this makes sense.

[@teravolt6113]

What about G12+ instead of G12, or Dex-Cool instead of G12+?

[@huben92]

Vw love make things complicated, becasue fuck the mechanic

[@ChristianConstitutionalist3192]

Orange aka "Dex-Cool" (Commonly Used In GM Vehicles) Is The ONLY Anti-Freeze And Coolant That You Cannot Mix.

[@danielmckenzie6858]

Thanks for setting me straight I will always use what requested

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

I have never used any manufacturers brand of coolant or fluid / oil and have never had an issue. As long as the label says that it's compatible, then you're good to go. You can even mix different color coolants, most brands like Peak, Prestone, Autozone, it says right on the back label that you can mix with any color.

[@ignasanchezl]

Another one that forgets OAT coolant must not be mixed with standard antocorrosives (unless stated as compatible). OAT antifreeze generally called DEX COOL. Mixing generally causes gelling.

[@gmosiej]

Can I use Ford or gmc coolant in 2007 Honda Pilot ?

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Honestly, I bought the recommended coolant from the dealer for my car (2005 Toyota) and it was like $25 dollars. If there was a super expensive upcharge I would care, but the recommended coolant/antifreeze premix wasn't that expensive.

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

I've never used any manufacturers brand of cooland, fluid, oil or anything and I have never had an issue with any of my cars. As long as the label says that the product is compatible, then it's fine. You can even mix different color coolants, most brands like Peak, Prestone, Autozone, it says right on the back label that you can mix with any color.

[@kstayblessed]

Thank you

[@one-to-one-ratio]

oh yea?and how long do the engines last on your car? 200,000? 300,000? or 400,000 miles? or do you just get a new one after 100,000 miles? if people actually used the right coolant and did coolant flushes, then engines would last around 500,000 miles but instead people are just flat out lazy and uneducated, different coolants have different ingredients in them for different types of engines.... for a reason people

[@liquidslayeryt612]

@@one-to-one-ratio you sound stupid. A thousand other things would fail on an engine at 400, 500 thousand miles. The coolant you use wouldn’t even be a factor at that many miles. And let’s be real here we’re talking gas vehicles.

[@zlvirag]

just came across this...really?500,000 miles because you used the right coolant? Serious? Most cars(engines) will not make it to 200,000. just sayin'.... @@one-to-one-ratio

[@GenX_US_Marine]

I know a guy who uses Toyota pink coolant in his 99 Honda Civic. He said he wanted to try it out. He completely flushed the Honda Blue coolant out and put in the Toyota Pink stuff. 6 months in he said he had zero issues.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I don’t think the issue is using a different coolant as much as mixing 2 different ones. This of course depends on the engine. But I’ve seen others do it with no issue. The mix is often a problem

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

You can actually mix different color coolants. Prestone, Autozone, Peak, all of their labels on the back say that you can mix with any color.

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

@The Ram In some cases the factory brand may run better however 99% of the time it won't make any difference whether you buy the factory brand or generic brand. I always go with the label. If the label says it's compatible then it's fine. You think these billion dollar multinational companies are going to risk massive class action lawsuits by lying on their millions of printed labels ?

[@ryans413]

Can’t mix the orange stuff that’s Dexcool it’s GMs brand and it’s very sensitive to mixing so if you have the orange stick with the orange Dexcool and you shouldn’t have issues

[@ronjoe1]

Any chance of you doing a "how to" video on flushing the coolant system on...say a mkvi GTI?

[@HumbleMechanic]

That is a good idea. Now just have to find aMKVI

[@ronjoe1]

HumbleMechanic or any gti to be honest

[@jammin1881]

HumbleMechanic I’m stuck in a rough place with a Pontiac vibe. I know it didn’t leave the factory with dex cool but after a failed oil change (they left the cap off and the engine ran dry) GM replaces the engine and coolant. It’s time to change again and yes five years had gone! I want to flush that dex cool crap and go back to the Toyota fluids but paranoid as fuck. Will a flush even remove all the old fluid or dex cool? Will it be more dangerous to flush and fill with the (in my eyes) the correct Toyota formula? Or stay with dex coolant now it’s been switched?

[@zeus-io3hn]

A simple understanding of distilled water & deionized water: When it comes to distilled water vs. deionized water, both are very pure. In each case, however, the purity of the water before it goes through the water treatment makes a difference. The deionization process, for example, only removes ions - charged non-organic particles - from the water. The water should be filtered first to remove organic material, and additional filtering with a reverse osmosis (RO) system will remove a significant number of additional contaminants. This leaves only a small amount of ionized minerals for the DI system to remove.Water distillation, on the other hand, can remove more impurities than just ions. This process removes nearly all minerals, many chemicals, and most bacteria. That doesn't mean that it removes everything, however, especially if the water contains volatile organics and certain other contaminants. These impurities will evaporate and stay in the distilled water. As with deionized water, pre-treatment filtering is an important step. really it depends on where the source comes from. i don think using both is an issue. hope it helps clearup some ??? with car owners and the youtube community.

[@darring.9161]

Good Point...Thanks for distinguishing the difference. I just use Distilled Water for Coolant Blending and have had no issues. I get it for under a Dollar a Bottle or less, and I also use it for the last 2 or 3 Stages of Flushing before putting in the Permanent Coolant!

[@johnmaguire471]

I was changing out my wife chevy cruze water pump and hoses. I flushed everything out, change the coolant to a HOAT coolant from Toyota Red. Got rid of dexcool. I notice a big difference of efficiency. I heard a lot of issue with dexcool and air does not Not like each other. This vehicle has a lot of plastic components and dexcool is pretty hard on plastic that I heard from GM technician.

[@joeschoe4477]

So, my elderly parents had the coolant on their 2002 TDI Beetle changed about 4000 miles (1.5 years) ago. Although assured by the shop (a national chain) that they were using the right coolant, they put in the green stuff. Recently P0128 coolant code came up. On the one hand, I know I could do a coolant flush and change the sensor myself, if it were just a regular flush. But I have to get all the green stuff out of the system and heater core, because mixing the different coolants is bad. I'm not a mechanic, although I can do small easy stuff. Is it reasonable for me to think that I can can run several flushes of distilled water through it to clean it out, then put in the correct coolant, or should I take it to the VW guy and pay him (and then attempt to get the chain store to pay for their carelessness)? This is a car I want to drive for many years.

[@x-man4702]

Great video and nice to see a question about a 1991 VW... BTW, I've been using BMW (blue) coolant in my G11 VW's for years now, I buy it at the local dealership.

[@oliverjantz1108]

The blue stuff was what vw used in all there cars till 96 I believe

[@Coldfin9er]

One thing to consider with older cars (~90's and earlier) is the use of cast iron / copper / brass components. There is some evidence that OAT inhibitors are not good where these materials are used and you should stick with a traditional IAT type of coolant. If a heater matrix goes they can be a right pain to change out!

[@joeversus2893]

I use HD Heavy Duty Semi Coolant in my cars and trucks. No corrosion to aluminum brass and cast iron as well as silicone and rubber hoses. Nitrite free and phosphates free. Stuff last 1,000,000 miles! But in the real world it's probably around 500k.

[@tullgutten]

On my Audi A4 B5 2001 that has always been running genuine VW coolant, I had a bat coolant temperature sensor and changed it but in my workshop we was just out of the right stuff so I had to fill up with Peak Yellow long life (They say you can mix with all of them) then just some days after the temps started going to red and up to 110 degrees Celsius. And i shortly found out that the coolant started laying deposits everywhere and i had tho flush it 3 times with chemical acid cleaner and change the thermostat and radiator because they where gunk ed up. VW Coolant is the best for sale anyways, I work as a full time mechanic and when people ask if they can mix it is always NO on Vag cars If you don't have the right available, fill pure water and drain and fill up with coolant soon. NEVER use anything else unless flushing out all of the old coolant

[@RenaxTM91]

I don't know what kind of coolant you guys use, but here in norway we mainly have some blue stuff, and some red stuff. (G11 and G12) there are some mix with all alternatives but thats more expensive. Its critical to NOT mix G11 (blue, probably what the 91 gti had in it new) with G12 (witch is better for the aluminum head of a 91 gti). The general recommandation is to either to a serious flush, fill the whole system with water and drain a couple times before filing G12 coolant. If you can't be bothered to do that just stick with whatevers in it..

[@ryans413]

I my experience if your vehicle has Dexcool you have no choice but too use Dexcool even if the cars old. Dexcool is orange and it’s very sensitive to coolant mixing so if your got Dexcool you gotta use Dexcool don’t change it out with the green coolant you will have issues

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

Uggg., the short answer No!!., Reason is because the gaskets, o-rings exc are saturated with the previous coolants detergents. In some cases different coolants will create acid when it comes into contact with the old.. now if you have rebuilt your motor, replaced all gaskets, o-rings, replaced heater core and radiator then yes you could add green or purple so long as its compatible with your make of car

[@oldsrocket6097]

Dirty Trucker Not even then, I had full rebuild on Chrysler engine, personal vehicle, everything was brand new or cleaned/de-greased during assembly and after about 60k on it seal went on the water pump, which I attribute to 'chemical reaction' between green 50/50 and block and parts that were designed to work with Mopar pink coolant. Get the oem stuff, you'll be glad you did

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

Olds Rocket: it doesn’t matter what seals you use or pump you use. Dex cool is specifically designed using silica and certain types of organic acids that is ment for aluminum engines., the acids themselves do not corrode seals its designed to prevent seal corrosion and promote cooling system cleaning., contrary to popular belief, there is no lubricating property to dex cool, there is with green as the glycol is oily in nature.... if your seals failed, i would look at quility of build and 60k on an after market pump is dam good.

[@Darksyne]

What I've been told is Cars made before 1995 or with metal radiators can use the "universal" coolant. More modern cars will require a specifically formulated coolant especially if needs to be silicate and nitrite free. Universal coolants will always have a little bit of silicate and nitrite in it.

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

Those universal coolant should not be used long term, figure out what is the correct type for your car.

[@ryans413]

Dexcool is very sensitive it’s the orange stuff you can not mix this stuff with any other coolant and it has too be silicate free so I recommend everyone with Dexcool be very cautious I’d recommend only refilling your car with Dexcool if you have the orange coolant

[@blackericdenice]

After buying a new 2016 F165. I went to Ford and bought their $23 antifreeze. I just uploaded a video of me mixing it with 75% water.

[@cookiecrew3629]

i own a 1978 vw dasher......i just flushed the coolant after 8 years..... (had some new green stuff in it as i can remember) ....as i only drive it 3k a year.... anyway now when i thought i could do a flush i drained the radiator...... man oh man....a dark purple dirty slushy type of stuff came out...no rust...but the coolant was some i dont know...bad? wondered why i had high temps all the time......lol. so....i flushed the whole system a couple of times by draining the radiator add water to it and drove around for like 30min with the heat on....drained it again and so on until clear water came out.....now i got some g12+ for free....i just put that in it....and i bet back then they didnt even used destilled water for the radiator....i think ill be good...lol. same with the oil....i use modern 10w40 and its all good so far. i dont think they had that type of oil back then either. well...now i got the pink stuff coolant in it....i dont think its going to be too bad...lol.

[@YoStu242]

My year 2000 Renault Megane apparently has traditional green IAT coolant because previous owner didn't want to pay extra for genuine Renault OAT coolant when he had timing belt and water pump replaced. I don't know if it'll eat my engine away now but car is old and cheap anyway so I'm not worried lol

[@jessereyna7408]

If you just bought coolant for 2005 vehicle; must you drain the other coolant out if it may not be same brand;but safe rated tolerance level?

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

can the wrong coolant damager the car?

[@kstayblessed]

I hope not.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

@@kstayblessed apparently yes. they have a specific gravity designed to work in certain engines.

[@HRWhalerhockey]

Thanks for the tips. I actually stopped by the dealer here in Spain and they had G13 premixed. So Captain Rex has the correct coolant in it....

[@anonymousonlineuser6543]

This is 50/50 advise. And the bad 50 part of it is : "Older cars are not sensitive to coolant types", define older cars? I am driving 14 y.o. Toyota and idiots from repair chain-store in Belgium, Auto5, to be exact, put wrong coolant when I switched it to Winter liquid. I looked at it and it was a wrong color, I asked about it and received the same wrong 50/ answer : Older cars blah blah blah. Now my gaskets are shot and I need thermostat replacement, my coolant Temperature light is on and Toyota dealer is fixing it now for extra cost to me. Thanks but no thanks. Putting correct coolant if it cost you extra 12 USD is prudent thing to do. Don't listen to these, "mechanics" who tell you otherwise.

[@ClarksonFisherIII]

Anoni.mouse same RIGHT ANSWER. This is not a question with any space for saying "well...." in the answer. When you hear this out of anyone's mouth about a car, they don't know what they're talking about. Cars aren't engineered by people shrugging shoulders and guessing. OBVIOUSLY

[@ferfire9]

Mechanics go and put the cheapest product on our cars, without caring at all. Most people have no idea so they get away with it. My car needs g11 anti freeze from VW, mechanics once added green generic stuff and now my reservoir was completely dark brown with a lot of deposit, lots of sediments everywhere....I learnt in the Internet some stuff and now i am flushing the system. Mechanis, dont trust them!

[@r3alfish]

ferfire9 you're half right, I say that being a Technician in a dealership. The problem is, you go somewhere because it's cheaper and you don't want the dealers recommended services then you're going to get cheaper parts. It goes both ways though, I've seen both types of work happen in both types of shops.

[@zadeh79]

I accidentally toppped off my BMW 330i with concentrate. Hope I didn't cause issues

[@soulsurfer4441]

rad beard

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks. :)

[@MrSlowestD16]

Yea, I'd agree 100%. Am I going crazy or did you answer this same question about the same car? Also thought you re-released a vid yesterday?

[@HumbleMechanic]

+MrSlowestD16 this is a clip from a Q and A show.

[@MrSlowestD16]

+HumbleMechanic Maybe put something in the title like that? "Q&A Show Question" or something.

[@diablogomez]

Hey Charles, I have a 2006 Audi A3 sport back, with the 2.0T FSI, I checked that the previous owner had some green coolant mixed with the G12, is there any way to completely flush the system without using a vacuum tool? Like disconnecting hoses to get everything out and refill with the good stuff? Thanks a lot for any help in the matter, awesome channel! @HumbleMechanic

[@keithsada1380]

Universal coolant as it says mixes with all other types of coolants. Prestone makes it and I'm sure they don't want to get sued by somebody for their cooling system going bad when right on the jug it says it mixes with all other types of coolants. Simple. Buy Universal coolant.

[@lorrinbarth1969]

The worst corrosion occurred in my car running the original OEM coolant that came with the car new. Since then I run Walmart green and corrosion has stopped. As a DIYer I change coolant quite often because about whatever job I do under the hood it involves draining the cooling system.

[@stingray2090]

VW has again came out with new coolant which is named G12evo as replacement to the G13, so what is the difference?

[@jcleathers4801]

I just bought a 2008 BMW X3 and I want to know should I use the recommended coolant from BMW or is the another option??

[@rain7096]

👍

[@garyallman3039]

Hi Charles, My 2019 Arteon came with G13. Should I continue using that (I still have a supply), or is the new G12Evo actually better? If the G12Evo is really better, would it be recommended to go ahead and get the factory G13 out of the system? How about that packet of crystals in the reservoir bottle?

[@tonystewart7179]

I've been looking EVERYWHERE to see is I can use H.O.A.T Pink coolant in my 93 3vze Toyota. The reason is that she is in absolute amazing shape. I would like to use the best possible lubricants and protectants in it so I can keep it going strong (I'm anal about my daily). That said I use all Mobil 1 products from Engine oil to bearing grease and currently Use Zerex Coolant. I know the head Gaskets on those engines came from the factory with defects. Luckily mine was recalled I have the receipt (I'm the 3rd owner). But I'd like to keep it that way. Green coolant cunducts electricity and that will ruin parts where as H.O.A.T pink coolant doesn't or does but very little in comparison. Would need to change the Radiator and water pump or is it one of those talk to the dealership.? Thanks :)

[@Fernandogofficial]

Hey man I hope you answer me soon I have a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 turbo and it has mix oil and coolant can you tell me as possible they can be the oil cooler instead of a head gasket

[@mobrien7211]

Vw coolant congeals when mixed with green.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yeah it gets really sad!

[@darring.9161]

So does DexCool.

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

That's an urban myth. Prestone, Autozone, Peak and many other brands, on the back label it specifically states that you can mix with ANY color.

[@Michael-F4ul5kzbuck]

i just used Prestone on my 2017 Ford Escape cause its all i had.... i have green and orange and yellow coolant in it...i guess ill know if anything wierd happens...

[@rayone23]

just wanted to ask see if it was true the service adviser at a vw dealership where i take my car i have a 2013 se jetta 2.5 engine code cbtu i think thats what it is called my car has 50,000 on it so still kinda new i think he was telling me that he hardly ever see's the 2.5 in service because they really never breakdown and where built really good also he said that the timing chain and water pump will last the life time of the car as long as everything is properly mentaind i then asked him then if they where built so well why they stop making them he responded with that the company's that where making the parts for that engine weren't making any money off them how true is this as far as you know btw you my #1 VW you tuber i always watch every video you put out awesome info also got my buddys too watch your show

[@ClarksonFisherIII]

ray ray dude if that was true he would have been able to give you some details. He was talking out his azz

[@mikea6634]

How do I change the coolant in my Model S?

[@kstayblessed]

I have 2014 toyota camry. The woman added some coolant that wasn't the coolant recommended in my car manual. It was so same color.What should I do?

[@yousayeds]

Hi. Great job on your channel. I'm from south Africa. Bought a new jetta 1.2tsi in July 2014. If the owner's manual says to use G13 coolant, but the Reservoir bottle in the engine bay is labelled G12, which one should you use to top up with? Is G13 backward compatible with G12?

[@Motorsportsgeek]

I mixed blue mercedes coolant with toyota red coolant , now my rav4 has purple coolant, did I fck up ?

[@gfriedman99]

ltwargssf R no purple is good color

[@tedski6318]

Thank you. sounds like good advice. I just bought a 2006 Jetta 2.5 motor. the coolant is orange. I think it should be pink or purple. I have so G12 but is not sure if I should put it in as a top off. the car has no coolant issues. what do you think?

[@tullgutten]

might be rust, Flush it and fill new

[@tedski6318]

Don't mix different coolants . Can foam and cause problems. Drain system flush and put in the G12. It's not cheap. $14.00 for a two ltr bottle.

[@kashwashwa1]

Just wondering if you know how to troubleshoot the rad / ac fans on a 2006 Jetta 2.0T? Neither of mine is working. I took the big one apart, cleaned the spring loaded brushes up to make sure they move freely, still nothing. Fuses are all good... not sure how to troubleshoot this...

[@OG_LAMONT]

I'm in a situation. My 2004 Chrystler town and country ( van) is totally out of coolant. I have a Bottle of brand new coolant that's from toyota would there be any real harm to using toyota branded coolant in this van? Im out of work and literally dont have any money to buy any coolant at the moment

[@zeus-io3hn]

can i just use deionized water better than distill water? and why?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Deionized is best because it is the most pure.

[@zeus-io3hn]

i can only get distill in my country. may be they sell in laboratory shops.

[@uaenrg]

Greetings brother. May I request you guide me in how to replace the coolant from a 2015 vw tiguan. Would appreciate it ?

[@ziphoshobede2632]

I have are problem I have a 2.8 vr6 mk3 and the water metal pipe at the top back on the engine is rusting and now cutting the pipe that is going in to it, what Can I do, please help

[@thomasgadsby4340]

Im trying to find what coolant goes in a 1990 gmc diesel 6.2..im usure because the motor was based on an old gas engine the 5.7

[@jerrypeal653]

The red has additives, not good . Green is better!

[@jaymoney7968]

What about using a coolent additive in a 2010 tsi (vp racing) cool down additive with the stock coolent,,,,I live in a very hot State

[@ryancikovsky6641]

I have a 2013 audi s4...it says to use g12. the man at auto zone says they don't make it anymore and that g40 replaced it. can I add g40 to the existing g12?

[@ricardoalexandre9308]

bardhal cooling long life is good up here in brazil

[@zolilemekana5259]

allo m driving a vw polo 1.6 2009 it started to mix oil in water reservoir now i hv taken the head to the engeniers got new gasket n new stretch bolts but problem was not solved and my polo does not hv a oil cooler help plzzzzz....wat could b the problem

[@AllTechRepairs]

Where does one buy deionized water? I can only find distilled

[@GrYpH812]

I accidentally put like half a cup of orange coolant in my 06 mercury Milan. Then I seen the no orange only yellow sticker..... will this hurt my car

[@HumbleMechanic]

Odds are no issues. Of course it’s best to get it out and only use the proper coolant

[@nicoleholley7049]

I have a 2013 chevrolet sonic. Can universal radiation coolant?

[@thedalsingh]

Any clue on a Porsche Cayman S 987.1 2007 what coolant to use?

[@fortunatedad7695]

Just to be clear on this, I wasn't able to get a hold of orange coolant for my niece's Buick enclave so the kind I bought was a long life universal coolant that said could be used with any color and is green in color. (Which was not cheap by the way) So in this instance this would be ok I'm thinking?? was this person using just a regular coolant that has no universal rating that you are talking about in your video? So much paranoia with coolants and different types of fluids to be used in certain vehicles lol

[@teravolt6113]

The correct Dex Cool replacement would have been anything with VW G12+/VW TL774F in the specs, in your case. I've always used (even mixed) red/violet OAT coolants from different brands instead of the required orange GM Dex Cool in my car and never had a cooling system related problem. But it has to be OAT. The green stuff is HOAT. Contains silicates, and Dex Cool doesn't have them.

[@DJR5280]

Is Prestone Euro formula safe on an 02 1.8T ? They claim it's compatible with Audi/ VW and will not void the warranty.

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

If the label says it's compatible then IT'S COMPATIBLE. These large multinational corporations are not going to risk massive lawsuits for putting out false information. In many cases, buying the manufacturers brand of coolant, oil, fluid is a waste of money. It's like buying Tylenol or generic. You're basically paying for the brand name with no added benefit.

[@gfriedman99]

Where can i get fuscia coolant? I dont want to mix colors

[@W0mpa]

I went with G12++ when I did a mayor overhaul on my coolingsystem in my 92 Corrado VR6. Didn't even think about the details, just the mixable and the corrosion resistance for the aluminium head. I have seen a drop in temp and it's long life also. Just my experience. Maybe the VR6 is a bit unsensitive to different coolants?

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

G12++ and G13 is a good choice, better than G12 or G12+.

[@Sambuca123]

I just change the antifreeze on my nissan versa 2012 it was using blue coolant, i went to autozone and gran the blue cap preston fluid, when i opened it i found out the fluid was green fluid. I used it on my car, now i dont know if should leave it like that or just flush the system and put blue coolant :S help.

[@xXMetalforever1994Xx]

blue coolant is better so use the blue one.

[@casperburgos1066]

I have a 2011 Buick Lucerne. I was told that the Dex-Cool eats up head gasket. To used Pentofrost A4 or Prestone Please need advise.

[@mistergeopolitics4456]

Read the label

[@Oldmanlos]

Where do I even buy g11 coolant? All I see is Prestone, Dex-cool, Valvoline that's only good for Asian brands, Shell, Auto zone. I'm coming from a Chevy to a Vw.

[@HumbleMechanic]

We stocked it at the dealer. Not a lot but we had it

[@Mossmann9]

my 2016 Tiguan coolant w.52K miles suddenly the pink color changed to brownish, any suggestion? thanks

[@HumbleMechanic]

Could be just time for a service, or failed oil cooler

[@user-vu1nc1bb4b]

dont suppose you could please give me some recommendations on the best old durable 4*4s that are reliable and easy to fix DIY?

[@user-vu1nc1bb4b]

I heard the 1989 toyota hilux pickup is meant to be good

[@HumbleMechanic]

+James H I am a sucker for old Jeeps! But I don't think any of those old 4x4s are reliable. LOL unless they get a solid refresh

[@user-vu1nc1bb4b]

HumbleMechanic thanks for answering

[@ANISHKUMAR-lz3dq]

Can i use red coolant for Pulsar rs200

[@sonikempire]

Could you address power steering fluids, febi mineral oil, chf11s, vw brand. Is the chf11s same as vw power steering fluid? Thanks.

[@Emiliusofsweden]

Nah, the CHF11S is the same thing as power steering fluid in cars that have the hydraulic suspension in the same system as the steering. Mercedes wagons, Citroën, Rolls Royce and so on.

[@henryfrommanassas6950]

Hey I have a 2006 Jetta 2.5 L My steering power steering shut off while drive and now a red steering wheel light is on the dash and it won't go away. I tried disconnecting the battery no luck. Hoping I don't need a new steering column or something expensive like that

[@HumbleMechanic]

Maybe. I have had the fuse for the module get silly. But I have replaced a bunch of racks too. You really need a scan tool so you can talk to the car.

[@henryfrommanassas6950]

+HumbleMechanic yeah I know I'm going to a shop this weekend . I never had this problem till a couple days ago when my flex pipe broke almost completely off

[@henryfrommanassas6950]

+Henry Martinez I know that shouldn't have anything to do with the other problem but it felt almost like the car didn't like running with that huge exhaust leak and it glitched out all the lights turned off and my radio went all scratchy idk man I'll let you know how it goes later on

[@stingray2090]

can i use the VW G13 coolant in my peugeot 208? since Peugeot is using OAT but vw 13 is hOAT

[@valjean2036]

Did u

[@DavidGonzalez-uo6pf]

GM, Drex breaks coolant gaskets.sucks.

[@TrueStrongNorth]

Best coolant for a VR6 form 1995?

[@HumbleMechanic]

That should use G11

[@teariston9808]

How do I to change coolant in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

[@rabbishekelstein9477]

TEARisTON lol, it’s pretty universal. Either drain plug on the bottom of the rad or pull the bottom hose.

[@lovologist]

+HumbleMechanic I have a MK4 R32 and I'm having a cooling problem. My cooling fans only come on when the AC is on. With the AC on they fans seem to operate normal meaning they come on and off cooling the engine. Any advice on where I should start my troubleshooting as I already checked all the fuses inside and under the hood. Thanks

[@ClarksonFisherIII]

lovologist that's normal for some VW engines though idk what temp your engine was at for you to not see the fans working. Drive hard and iediately pop hood to see if they're blowing.

[@ClarksonFisherIII]

for a way to check you could do as I said but of course here are better ways too

[@infotainment999]

Do you also have the main fan on? That's the ac condenser fan you're talking about.

[@aussielass5621]

I know if you mix different coolants in your radiatior it the water can go thick and goey and stuff your engine. I did this (mixed red & green) but found out about this and took car to radiator mob to flush radiator and engine.

[@carlalm6100]

Fun fact, there's no colour coding standard for coolants. People think that there is, and there should be, but sadly not. You'll have to read the specification and certificaton marked on the container.

[@josuefHuerta]

Any car can be air cooled if you're brave enough

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahahah

[@appealingpit]

Reguler coolant, the car is way past warranty. I would flush system, then put in coolant you have.

[@cherandissanayake9530]

Sri What type of coolant do i have to put for my Chevy Cobalt 2008 ??

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

Cheran Dissanayake: the type that is defined in your owners manual or labeled on your coolant overflow tank.

[@darring.9161]

They usually require DexCool, but most will get rid of that after the warranty expires and will replace with a Universal Coolant or a different OAT Coolant. If you are still using DexCool and want to stick with that...change it frequently. Prestone produces a somewhat cheaper GM Certified DexCool Coolant. If your current Coolant is Orange...it is quite likely DexCool.

[@handlebullshit]

It's ZERO difference in performance and wear between different coolants. Just don´t mix different kinds. Do a flush, put in whatever kind you got is my advice.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Slim Pickings there can be issues with coolants(more accurately the additives) and certain metals in the engine

[@handlebullshit]

+HumbleMechanic That's what they want us to believe. :P

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Slim Pickings ;)

[@boltonscott30]

my car says blue Coolant only and damn if I find a store with it

[@jakarta378]

scott bolton honda use blue for new one

[@gfriedman99]

Go to honda dealer

[@gustavodelao8731]

If its a new honda, id say from 7th gen and up, id stick with the blue stuff but i have a 6th gen accord and have had my system flushed and have used the green Prestone 50/50 mix with no issues whatsoever. If you want a premium aftermarket coolant though for the same price as the blue stuff but with easy accessibility, by zerex asian vehicle.

[@mobrien7211]

O'Reilly auto

[@darring.9161]

I use Zerex Asian as well...and it works wonderfully well. It's a p-HOAT and works well in most modern Cars requiring a Silicate and Borate Free Coolant. Reasonably Priced if you can find it in a Concentrate and Pre-mix with Distilled or De-ionized Water!

[@nicknack954]

Can you use Evans waterless coolant on vw?

[@themotofixery]

Nicholas Pollock Evans is a gimmick. Glycol alone doesn't transfer heat nearly as well as a 50/50 mix. Save yourself some time money and hassle. Evans is junk. KZbin channel "the workshop" has a bunch of videos debunking Evans and they're gimmick. Check it out.

[@andreasandriopoulos9330]

I have been using EVANS on my SKODA YETI 1.8 TSI CDA Engine for 6 years and never had a problem. My cooling system is clean with no pressure. The temperatures here in Athens GR during summer times reach 40C.

[@mjshuja1948]

MAY BE LOT OF DO NOT KNOW IT GERMAN OIL COMPANY and it is VERY VERY EXPENSIVE 😱🥵✌️🤷🏻‍♂️👍

[@ClarksonFisherIII]

This is horrible advice. Why would you not follow instructions!? To save money? it won save money because there are good reasons why G12 or whichever coolant is necessitated. This doesn't specify what kind of GTI we are talking about but regarding the German 1.8T ones at least, the head is aluminum a well as IDK what else and the wrong coolant corrodes the aluminum. Need I say more? the corrosion is obviously horrible for the parts that are damaged but also, the corrosion results in gunk which then f***s up other things. If you use green coolant in a 1.8T, you are doing irreprable damage to many parts.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Clarkson Fisher III hmm, I'll have to rewatch this video for context. It's been a while.

[@TheXXpotXX]

First

[@avaleonard5182]

Totally useless.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Ava Rios why do you say that?

[@jeromehardiman9970]

Ava This comment is totally useless