I just did my rad and the rest of the cooling system and now I need coolant so what does everyone else run on these baby's? 
What is the Best Diesel Antifreeze.
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Toyota Red.
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silvercrusher said:
I actually didn't do any heavy research on it before using it. I just figured Toyota would use something fairly good on their vehicles, and I kind of like the OEM thing. I try to pretty much keep OEM replacement parts in my truck.
I've never tried the Amsoil stuff, sorry. Maybe TB has...he's into Amsoil.
lowenbrau
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I ran the long life Cat stuff for a while but since it all leaked out I decided it was false economy. Anything will do. Dry sleeved engines don't need diesel specific antifreeze.
Phew... I was starting to worry that my motomaster stuff wasn't going to cut it!
The Toyota red stuff is made for aluminium block engines...you also have to keep the proper PH balance with that stuff.....50/50 green crap is fine for a diesel
I bought diesel green motomaster for top ups. I didn't know there was difference in glycol blend anti's.
but the jug I bought does say diesel on it.
I would by deduction say red is best. why else did all the new cars switch to it. ????
but the jug I bought does say diesel on it.
I would by deduction say red is best. why else did all the new cars switch to it. ????
crushers
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typical green is what i use. 60/40 for around here seems to work well.
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As said before, because it is for aluminum. That amsoil stuff is prolly really good for your pump, but the green pre stone works great too. I always put some red line water wetter in mine though, a bottle of that stuff works great at keeping things cool. Makes coolent bubble less for better heat transfer and is good for your water pump.
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i have heard of this stuff a couple times now, i really need to give this stuff a try. where do you buy the "water wetter"?
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Redline make it ... I've never seen the diesel water wetter. I also like the redline diesel fuel catalyst.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp
I just switched to the Amsoil .Mostley because it's not toxic.(NOT That I have ever leaked any or disposed of the ethyl stuff inappropraitley).......O.K. I did do one backyard rad flush along time ago. 
The Amsoil is apparentley safe for pets also.
Stephen
The Amsoil is apparentley safe for pets also.
Stephen
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i never really thought about the effects on pets till i did some research when Billy had first taken ill. i thought he had drank some antifreeze in the garage. anyway it seems that an ounce of antifreeze is toxic and if no vet service is sought after 1/2 hr it is terminal...
a sure eye opener for me, be very careful with this stuff, around dogs espec...
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a sure eye opener for me, be very careful with this stuff, around dogs espec...
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The BJ70 I recently purchased has amsoil. At first I thought it was really dirty coolant, then remembered the sellers ad specifying amsoil.
I'm looking for coolant for my 74 and the Toyota red seems to be much more expensive than the regular green coolant that I've always used in my other vehicles. Is this because of typical inflated Toyota parts prices?
The 13BT requires about 14 liters right?
The 13BT requires about 14 liters right?
I have to do more research, but isn't the difference in color usually the difference between Ethylene Glycol (green colored) or Extended Life Ethylene Glycol (yellow/orange colored) and Propylene Glycol (red colored).
IIRC from my VW days, there is quite a difference between them in mix ratios, heat removal capacities, aluminum interaction and whether or not you can use additives.
Is the Toyota Red EG or PG?
(I have Cat ELF in mine)
IIRC from my VW days, there is quite a difference between them in mix ratios, heat removal capacities, aluminum interaction and whether or not you can use additives.
Is the Toyota Red EG or PG?
(I have Cat ELF in mine)
I like the green because it can be distinguished quickly from other fluids. For example, the pink of my ATF looks alarmingly like Toyota red until I taste. Then, I pause, smile, and call a vet. 
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In a Toyota maintenance manual it just calls for an ethylene-glycol base coolant for the 3B. I bought some run of the mill green coolant. Now I just have to figure out how to drain the engine without spilling all over and find a container that can hold 13 liters of used coolant.
