Red or Pink coolant for 2002 Es300..
03-21-18, 06:29 PM
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Red or Pink coolant for 2002 Es300..
I thought the 2002 ES300 came with red coolant from the factory but I went to check and mine looks pink. My reservoir was almost empty so it was really hard to tell. I think I'm going to flush it all out anyways since my reservoir has dirt inside. So should I use the red or the 50/50 pink? Also can the two be mixed? Thanks Again.....
03-21-18, 07:07 PM
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I don't see a problem with mixing the coolants.
They are very similar in composition - the main difference is the pink one is pre-diluted, which makes the red coolant the better bang for your buck.
They are very similar in composition - the main difference is the pink one is pre-diluted, which makes the red coolant the better bang for your buck.
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03-22-18, 06:40 AM
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They can be mixed. But note, the Super Long-Life "Pink" is only that on the initial factory fill. Once you crack it open and re-fill any, they recommend the same 50k/5yr interval. Since the red is much cheaper, widely available aftermarket, and can be had in concentrate, it makes sense to me to go with that. Red can be bought as Zerex Asian in premix, or Pentofrost A1 as concentrate. Carquest also carries a concentrate, and dealers are not as pricey on the red concentrate as they used to be.
Very likely, your car was dealer-serviced at some point and they added the pink to the Red; it would have come factory with Red. I don't think flushing is really warranted. If you flush, it takes multiple runs with dH20 to do it properly, and you still leave 1~2 quarts of water in the heater system you then have to account for when refilling. So if you use premix, you'll end up with actually more like a 35/65 mix and not 50/50. I like to get concentrate so I can make a more protective 60/40 mix, though not a worry in warmer climates.
Very likely, your car was dealer-serviced at some point and they added the pink to the Red; it would have come factory with Red. I don't think flushing is really warranted. If you flush, it takes multiple runs with dH20 to do it properly, and you still leave 1~2 quarts of water in the heater system you then have to account for when refilling. So if you use premix, you'll end up with actually more like a 35/65 mix and not 50/50. I like to get concentrate so I can make a more protective 60/40 mix, though not a worry in warmer climates.
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99custom (03-22-18)
03-22-18, 07:39 AM
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They can be mixed. But note, the Super Long-Life "Pink" is only that on the initial factory fill. Once you crack it open and re-fill any, they recommend the same 50k/5yr interval. Since the red is much cheaper, widely available aftermarket, and can be had in concentrate, it makes sense to me to go with that. Red can be bought as Zerex Asian in premix, or Pentofrost A1 as concentrate. Carquest also carries a concentrate, and dealers are not as pricey on the red concentrate as they used to be.
Very likely, your car was dealer-serviced at some point and they added the pink to the Red; it would have come factory with Red. I don't think flushing is really warranted. If you flush, it takes multiple runs with dH20 to do it properly, and you still leave 1~2 quarts of water in the heater system you then have to account for when refilling. So if you use premix, you'll end up with actually more like a 35/65 mix and not 50/50. I like to get concentrate so I can make a more protective 60/40 mix, though not a worry in warmer climates.
Very likely, your car was dealer-serviced at some point and they added the pink to the Red; it would have come factory with Red. I don't think flushing is really warranted. If you flush, it takes multiple runs with dH20 to do it properly, and you still leave 1~2 quarts of water in the heater system you then have to account for when refilling. So if you use premix, you'll end up with actually more like a 35/65 mix and not 50/50. I like to get concentrate so I can make a more protective 60/40 mix, though not a worry in warmer climates.
Thanks for the info, I'm going to pick up some "Red" and distilled water. I'll just do a drain and fill with it.
03-22-18, 09:15 AM
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Does the 2002 ES300 have 2 petcocks to drain the fluid? All the the older threads seem to explain the older ES models. Thanks Again...
I just watched a video from speedkar99 and I got if figured out. Great video by the way...
I just watched a video from speedkar99 and I got if figured out. Great video by the way...
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03-22-18, 06:25 PM
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Does the 2002 ES300 have 2 petcocks to drain the fluid? All the the older threads seem to explain the older ES models. Thanks Again...
I just watched a video from speedkar99 and I got if figured out. Great video by the way...
I just watched a video from speedkar99 and I got if figured out. Great video by the way...
There are two drain valves on the 1MZ-FE block, one in front where the oil filter is and the other way up above the CV axle.
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