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Jim_Chow

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Anyone ever get their hands on the toyota red pre-mixed coolant? I've only seen the red that you mix yourself, but have heard that dealers in TX and FL have a completely different parts list than dealers in other states and can gets stuff they can't get, like different wheels, etc.
 
so you want to pay more for the real thing with water added to it?


kinda like Light Beer...? :D
 
Jim_Chow said:
Anyone ever get their hands on the toyota red pre-mixed coolant? I've only seen the red that you mix yourself, but have heard that dealers in TX and FL have a completely different parts list than dealers in other states and can gets stuff they can't get, like different wheels, etc.
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Our Toyota "Super Long life" Coolant is Pre-mixed 50/50 ...The "Long Life" coolant is not...

I didnt realize it was hard to get in certain markets :confused: How much do ya need ?
 
SINCITY100 said:
Our Toyota "Super Long life" Coolant is Pre-mixed 50/50 ...The "Long Life" coolant is not...

I didnt realize it was hard to get in certain markets :confused: How much do ya need ?
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Is the "super long life" the stuff that you can run for 60K or 100K miles while the long life is 30K?
 
Jim_Chow said:
Is the "super long life" the stuff that you can run for 60K or 100K miles while the long life is 30K?
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Correct.

The "new" SLLC is good for 100K and is sold locally pre-dilluted 50-50 .. Its the original factory-fill fluid on all 2004-up Toyota models ( I think Lexus models have been using it for some time though).


Considering the (higher) cost per fill, I still think its a good value due to its longer Mileage interval, AND you dont have to stop and grab distilled water on the way home :)
 
decided to look at this while changing out the headlights on my 2000 LX - all fluid in resevoir and in radiator is as clear as if it just came out of the bottle. 56000 total miles and never been changed.
 
1loudLX said:
...did you get the HID kit Pilot?
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nah, just replacing stocks with H1ST Sylvania Silver Stars - quite an improvement in themselves.

HID would be nice, but my tires'll need replacing in a little while, and I'm watching my finances - until I get a better job.


-LX Pilot
 
SINCITY100 said:
Correct.

The "new" SLLC is good for 100K and is sold locally pre-dilluted 50-50 .. Its the original factory-fill fluid on all 2004-up Toyota models ( I think Lexus models have been using it for some time though).


Considering the (higher) cost per fill, I still think its a good value due to its longer Mileage interval, AND you dont have to stop and grab distilled water on the way home :)
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Are you buying your SLLC in CA or NV?
 
LX470Pilot said:
decided to look at this while changing out the headlights on my 2000 LX - all fluid in resevoir and in radiator is as clear as if it just came out of the bottle. 56000 total miles and never been changed.
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Be advised one can't measure the condition of coolant by just looking at it. Yes, brownish coolant with is bad but old coolant can look new but have lost its anti-corrosion properties and it's ability to resist boiling and conduct heat. Your LX probably came with the Long Life Coolant w/ 30k miles replacement intervals.
 
If you have the dealer replace the coolant, which one would they typically be using? Long Life or Super Long Life?
 
Steph23 said:
If you have the dealer replace the coolant, which one would they typically be using? Long Life or Super Long Life?
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Normally, If the vehicle is pre-2004 it gets filled with the "old" Long Life Coolant, 04-up models require the new fomulation SuperLLC .
 
I checked the partly opened bottle of mix-it-yourself Toyota red in my garage and it says "long life." Anyways, although I'd like to use the SLLC, I'll be performing the 60k service, meaning the 90K t-belt service is only 30K mi away. And for that, the radiator will be drained and removed, so I may as well use the LLC now and SLLC at 90K. Do they sell the SLLC in a mix-it-yourself version?
 
Jim_Chow said:
Do they sell the SLLC in a mix-it-yourself version?
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As far as I know, no... It (SLLC) comes bottled in a pre-mixed formula only.
 
I'm sure not leaving the choice of distilled or tap to the consumer is key for the actuarial logic of the SLLC.
 
NMuzj100 said:
I'm sure not leaving the choice of distilled or tap to the consumer is key for the actuarial logic of the SLLC.
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Or the dealer. I called my dealer and they said they use tap water. And AZ tap water is very hard.
 
Jim_Chow said:
Or the dealer. I called my dealer and they said they use tap water. And AZ tap water is very hard.
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Good point Jim.

You MUST bring your OWN distilled water with you to the dealer if you want a "clean" refill when non-dilluted coolant is being used.

And there is no doubt that the mineral-rich Vegas tap water keeps local radiator shops in business ;)
 
And the thing that bothers me about the dealership for stuff like this is, how to you really know if they used the distilled water you brought, or forgot and dumped it out to make it look like they used it unless you're watching?
 
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