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2005 Prius antifreeze coolant

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ramiro29, Dec 10, 2013.

  1. ramiro29

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    Can I use regular antifreeze on my prius or is it mandatory to use Toyota's?
     
    #1 ramiro29, Dec 10, 2013
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    nh7o Off grid since 1980

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    Highly recommended to use Toyota SLLC on these forums. Some users of Redline products. But the jug of no name stuff from the auto discount store....avoid.
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    The service manual indicates: "Only use ”Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”, or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology."

    So if you can find a non-Toyota coolant which qualifies per the above, that would be OK.
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Dec 10, 2013
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