Quick dumb question - ICE coolant

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by blacktouring, May 10, 2011.

  1. blacktouring

    blacktouring Junior Member

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    Ok, I did search this quite a bit but was not able to find the info I needed. Can anyone tell me if the ICE needs special coolant? Mine seems to have green coolant but I have heard about pink(?) coolant? I thought pink was only for the inverter.
     
    #1 blacktouring, May 10, 2011
  2. bigmike5

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    Both sides on a Prius (ICE and MG) use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant if I remember correctly.

    Its orangy-pinky.
     
    #2 bigmike5, May 10, 2011
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    The correct coolant is Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which is premixed with distilled water and has a pink color. If you see other coolant installed, that is incorrect.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, May 11, 2011
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    Remember there are no dumb questions here on prius chat just dumb people!:eek: Just kidding:D As Patrick mentioned your Prius has wrong fluid if it is green I believe that is Honda's hybrid coolant which may be OK but I would recommend changing it to TSLLC
     
    #4 stefano5777, May 11, 2011
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