the right coolant for a 99 camry v6

[ty_99_V6_1mzfe]

I am planning to do a radiator flush, but i don't know what coolant to use since. The color of the coolant right now is red. What would be the best coolant use i don't want to use the wrong coolant. Hope someone could help me out. thanks

[pmesfun]

Toyota RED and Distilled Water.

[fenixus]

^+1 what he said. price is about the same as any pre-mixed decent quality coolant (e.g. green).
besides toyota red and dist.water are in long term relationship with OEM cooling system parts (water pump and its gasket especially), they go together forever... still recommended to drain and refill the coolant every 2-3 years. OEM specs say it's good up to 5yrs, however I wouldn't be THAT optimistic with an old car ... who knows what else may go wrong in that time...
green coolant you will be draining and refilling like every year or bear the consequences like eaten & leaky gaskets or new water pump a little sooner than the timing belt.

[ty_99_V6_1mzfe]

i have this peak extended life coolant at my house that i bought last year. will this stuff work.

[fenixus]

take a decent picture of label with ingredients and we should be able to tell. I can't even see if it is premixed with distilled water or not.

[pmesfun]

Its not mixed, would say 50/50 on the front. Make sure you flush out all the Red if you use Green, or else you will get a rusty brown.

[JohnGD]

Peak website doesn't say anything about the ingredients. But "all-makes" is usually a clone of Death-cool, I mean Dexcool. Many owners use it and claim it's fine. These old cooling systems are not designed for 2EHA, which very is effective in protecting cast iron and copper/brass systems but can soften some plastics and silicone seals/gaskets in systems not designed for it.

Peak also has a non-2EHA "Global" coolant. But I'm not sure if this Global is more like the 5-year Toyota Pink (Toyota Super Long Life Coolant) or the older 2-year Red (Toyota Long Life Coolant). Because the Pink doesn't protect copper/brass very well. It's why Toyota still carries the Red because that's what you should use and not the Pink.

However, if you use an aftermarket water pump with a carbide seal (like Bosch from Pep Boys) instead of a cheap rubber seal, then Valvoline G-05 coolant from NAPA would be a good alternative to the Red. G-05 is a proven, low silicate, 5-year coolant.

In any case use distilled water to dilute the concentrates. If you need to switch coolants, flush with distilled water at least 3 times or until the water comes out clear.

Originally Posted by ty_99_V6_1mzfe

i have this peak extended life coolant at my house that i bought last year. will this stuff work.