$12.48 or $20.46 for coolant?
I was always curious because it is documented online, that many techs prefer red, to pink, and use red in their own cars.
I personally think that if a car came from the factory, 10 years is way too long for the first replacement, and then to cut the interval in half the second replacement, is not scientific. So if a person is just going to do 2/30 going forward, red is just fine and if it has more benefits over pink why not.
The phenomenon or effect of the pink 10 yr. interval is our LS430s come used with zero coolant in the reservoir and zero that can be seen in the radiator. Even a dealer serviced car never got it touched. Boy did I freak out day 2 of owning my car in 2016, when I saw zero coolant with my eyes anywhere, never seen such a thing.
I personally think that if a car came from the factory, 10 years is way too long for the first replacement, and then to cut the interval in half the second replacement, is not scientific. So if a person is just going to do 2/30 going forward, red is just fine and if it has more benefits over pink why not.
The phenomenon or effect of the pink 10 yr. interval is our LS430s come used with zero coolant in the reservoir and zero that can be seen in the radiator. Even a dealer serviced car never got it touched. Boy did I freak out day 2 of owning my car in 2016, when I saw zero coolant with my eyes anywhere, never seen such a thing.
I don’t think the coolant gets flushed very often on these cars. The main reason I changed my coolant out on my cars was due to me replacing the radiator or an engine swap. The Toyota stuff is supposed to last a long time. While working at the dealership, I usually saw the coolant get changed during timing belt jobs or radiator replacements. The techs always checked the coolant levels on customer cars though.
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I hate how everything has gone up so much. Walmart used to have the Zerex Asian pink 50/50 at $8.xx/gal. Now it's closer to $13. I'm just not one of those who says who cares about $5, that's a significant %! My snow tire rims, from 2016 to today, $112, to $149. Nuts. Even a factory brake sensor wire is $139 (I know why bother get a $8 Raybestos--why? because there is no cheap aftermarket on some of the LS parts like an ABS sensor--that is pushing $400!).
500k if the car hasn't reached it by now (newest LS is 13 1/2 y.o. most are much older), time is the enemy, not mileage.
500k if the car hasn't reached it by now (newest LS is 13 1/2 y.o. most are much older), time is the enemy, not mileage.
Yeah time is definitely the enemy. I had to let go my 95 Avalon because of time. The car still runs great, but at one point I have to consider the newer cars are safer (more and better airbags, safety features), better fuel economy, better extra options (back-up camera, parking assistance), and I think as we get older we appreciate more comfort - heated and cooled seats, nicer and with better support/ergonomically seats.
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Totally agree, everyone thinks it is a $5 difference, but that is a huge % difference. I bought a two jugs extra Zerex when napa had them on sale last summer. I just thought I would keep them around to top off my radiator.
Yeah time is definitely the enemy. I had to let go my 95 Avalon because of time. The car still runs great, but at one point I have to consider the newer cars are safer (more and better airbags, safety features), better fuel economy, better extra options (back-up camera, parking assistance), and I think as we get older we appreciate more comfort - heated and cooled seats, nicer and with better support/ergonomically seats.
Yeah time is definitely the enemy. I had to let go my 95 Avalon because of time. The car still runs great, but at one point I have to consider the newer cars are safer (more and better airbags, safety features), better fuel economy, better extra options (back-up camera, parking assistance), and I think as we get older we appreciate more comfort - heated and cooled seats, nicer and with better support/ergonomically seats.
I stock auto parts when I see a price drop. Yesterday, my wife's SUV/GM had OE rotors drop from $66 to $49, so I ordered 2. Even if I don't need them for a year or more, I got it at the price drop, just like with the Centrics for the LS430, $31 (last time was $27)....
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I'm glad I found this thread. because I bought a gallon of Zerex recently when I sprung a leak and I ran out of my Toyota coolant.
It looked like a Dollar General version of the Toyota fluid- kinda like a cheaper pink watered down Koolaid lol and I was afraid it was junk but ya'll say it's pretty good so that's awesome.
I buy the non-diluted gallon size Toyota coolant on ebay and dilute it 50-50 with distilled water because I trust it but it's good to know I can use this if I need.
It looked like a Dollar General version of the Toyota fluid- kinda like a cheaper pink watered down Koolaid lol and I was afraid it was junk but ya'll say it's pretty good so that's awesome.
I buy the non-diluted gallon size Toyota coolant on ebay and dilute it 50-50 with distilled water because I trust it but it's good to know I can use this if I need.
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