So after always using Toyota red, when I stopped into the dealer today, I was told that there was a price increase to $43.85/gal and they were no longer doing a discount on it. So I might be flushing my trucks and going green at that price!? Lol
Hmm might be going green...
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Welcome to the "cheap" side. 
Nothing wrong with the green stuff
I switched on my modded 80 after @cruiserdan said green was in. The white one still has Toyota red in it.
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Yeah I was fine at $27/gal but $43/gal is crazy.
The parts counter guy told me that they are just recommending finding universal at any parts store and dumping it in. So could be a lot of bad cooling systems out there in the future. Lol
The parts counter guy told me that they are just recommending finding universal at any parts store and dumping it in. So could be a lot of bad cooling systems out there in the future. Lol
ewillis
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Just got my Blackstone report...10W30 conventional and Toyota red for 22 years and 118K miles. I'll be sticking with the red.
"ERIC: Only a slightly low viscosity kept the first sample from your Land Cruiser from being perfect. And the
viscosity is not a problem - it's obvious this oil worked well for you while it was in service. Universal
averages show typical wear from this type of engine after 4,700 miles. You only kept this fill in place 2,000
miles - why so short? If you're feeling like you needed to change it because the oil had been in place 6
months or a year, don't worry. Oil doesn't go bad, so feel free to run 3,500 miles next time. Silicon &
insolubles show good air/oil filtration. No fuel or coolant found."
"ERIC: Only a slightly low viscosity kept the first sample from your Land Cruiser from being perfect. And the
viscosity is not a problem - it's obvious this oil worked well for you while it was in service. Universal
averages show typical wear from this type of engine after 4,700 miles. You only kept this fill in place 2,000
miles - why so short? If you're feeling like you needed to change it because the oil had been in place 6
months or a year, don't worry. Oil doesn't go bad, so feel free to run 3,500 miles next time. Silicon &
insolubles show good air/oil filtration. No fuel or coolant found."
That has nothing to do with the type of coolant you use.Just got my Blackstone report...10W30 conventional and Toyota red for 22 years and 118K miles. I'll be sticking with the red.
"ERIC: Only a slightly low viscosity kept the first sample from your Land Cruiser from being perfect. And the
viscosity is not a problem - it's obvious this oil worked well for you while it was in service. Universal
averages show typical wear from this type of engine after 4,700 miles. You only kept this fill in place 2,000
miles - why so short? If you're feeling like you needed to change it because the oil had been in place 6
months or a year, don't worry. Oil doesn't go bad, so feel free to run 3,500 miles next time. Silicon &
insolubles show good air/oil filtration. No fuel or coolant found."
malteserunner
Dr Evil
Pentosin A1.
Part number PF-A1-1, line code PNT.
I stock it at my store, and have had very good results using it. I also run their blue coolant in my Mini.
Part number PF-A1-1, line code PNT.
I stock it at my store, and have had very good results using it. I also run their blue coolant in my Mini.
thatcabledude
GOLD Star
Mine has green.
malteserunner
Dr Evil
Everyone likes pics.
I switched to prestone green a few weeks back. Cost $30 in coolant. No reason to run red Imo.
Rebuilt two 1fz red into one green in the other, ran for couple years, red showed more corrosion cost more, we put green back into every engine unless requested otherwise , I personally have run green for over 9 years changed every two years have close to 300 k on this engine second radiator original head gasket
Cheap green in all my vehicles.
I run orphan tears
LS1FJ40
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I've run green in my 92 for 23 years. The first time I changed it when it was a year old. Never have looked back. That was long before Mud and people freaking out over having to have red.
This topic has come up so many times and there are always people on both sides of the fence. But there is zero science to support that Toyota red is better.
I change my coolant every 6 months. Flush with distilled and fill each time. I would much rather shorten the interval time and use a cheap coolant. I see more benefit to clean/fresh coolant. And I run a different mix in summer compared to winter.
My 93 has Toyota Red in it. But she's getting all new hoses in a couple of weeks so she'll be getting switched over to green as well.
This topic has come up so many times and there are always people on both sides of the fence. But there is zero science to support that Toyota red is better.
I change my coolant every 6 months. Flush with distilled and fill each time. I would much rather shorten the interval time and use a cheap coolant. I see more benefit to clean/fresh coolant. And I run a different mix in summer compared to winter.
My 93 has Toyota Red in it. But she's getting all new hoses in a couple of weeks so she'll be getting switched over to green as well.
2KCruiser
Everything 2KRacing, practically live here
Damn, that's a huge mark up. My cost on these are under $25. I sell them for $30 in store.
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Have you bought them recently? This parts guy said there was just a price increase. I used to buy them for $27/gal.
He might seen opportunity within the gold nugget rings, chunky gold necklace, and your oversized gold Rolex.....
Just sayin'....
Recently bought three gallons and a tube of 628 FIPG, and only recall being amazed at the price of the FIPG
2KCruiser
Everything 2KRacing, practically live here
Over 200 in stock in CA warehouse, how many you want? Stock up and sit on it for a couple years, might just be the new RED gold.
