![]() ![]() This causes leaks and can lead to very costly repairs. Also, once the additives are depleted the coolant can be conductive and cause electrolysis that electrically eats away at aluminum and iron surfaces. These chemicals are also very toxic to the environment. It has silicate and phosphate additives that provides protection for aluminum and bare iron surfaces. The traditional type of anti-freeze most commonly used in North America is known as "green" coolant mainly because of the color it is. The Green Machine, The Coolant That Came Before We will talk about the HOATS and the OATS and the Green stuff as well. I want to walk you through what coolant you are supposed to use for your Prius (any hybrid for that matter) and why you must pay attention to what goes in it. Today, however, it is not especially when it comes to hybrids and your gem of a car, the Toyota Prius. Doing this 40 years ago would have perfectly fine. Most people would waltz into a store thinking nothing of the sort and probably pick up a jug of their favorite green stuff and then proceed to fill their cooling system with it. If no one here knows, then just say so.It may come as a surprise that all engine coolants are not the same. Its not too hard but can take some time (which is why I came here first), nor is there anything to fear if you do your research right. Working in the hydraulics side, I know if you do some research you can find out compatibility with different fluids, materials and seals. As I said before, that doesn't sit right with me and I don't like it as a matter of principle. They do their best to make you think you can't use anything else and apparently it has worked here. then mark it up and charge you an arm and a leg. ![]() I don't just blindly throw something in the car and hope for the best, nor do I think if you add it, your car will blow up.īeing an aerospace engineer, I know that OEM's will try to make you think that you can only buy their "special fluid" etc. If no one has tried it, I will do more research before I try it in the inverter. I have no issues using it in the engine, I just didn't know enough about the inverter. Like I said before, I came here to find if anyone has tried PGL in their Prius, not to have a debate on whether or not to stick with OEM. I figured here would be the best place to find those who might have tried something else in a prius. I have also found reviews on amazon like sites with those who have used it in a prius but not much information. I have found those who have used the coolant in toyotas even with the 1.8L. I am guessing it works pretty much like the engine coolant system but I wanted to check with those who have used it. I am comfortable using Peak Global Lifetime in my engine, what my biggest unknown is, is the inverter coolant. In some cases other products can be superior to what is used OEM. With a little science and research you can figure out what is compatible and what is intended by the engineer's. that "you must buy our super special Toyota SLLC", never sits right with me. This one is also good to read through all the posts: Why is Peak Global Lifetime so special? | Cooling System Fluids & Additives | Bob Is The Oil GuyĪnyways, what the mfg wants you to believe. Peak Global Lifetime is a low silicate HOAT without 2EHA (what the dexcool has and never to be used in a Prius) and is an extended life coolant (although I don't believe the "lifetime" but would keep it on the same change intervals as usual). written by one of the moderators: Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant or equivalent? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums It also states that the pink SLLC comes only in 50-50 premix.Īlso post #17, 77 & 78 here: DIY: 2003-2008 Corolla, Matrix, Pontiac Vibe Coolant Flush w/Pics - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums explains low silicate HOAT, the type of coolant that is being used. I have gone to Toyota Nation before here and have found in several different topics that Peak Global Lifetime has been used with good results. ![]()
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