Beck Arnley OE Antifreeze

[vibeusa]

For those that don't want to pay dealer prices (unless you can somehow get employee pricing), Beck Arnley is now bottling OE antifreeze. Just go to autoshepherd.com and search for 252-1002U (red concentrate) or 252-1502U (pink). The only gripe is that the website sells the coolant by the case (minimum of 6 or more) and Beck Arnley only refers to the OE product number to show equivalency and no MSDS. I think the blue coolant (252-1501U) is lower priced than the pink and may be a good alternative to the pink since both are diluted, contain no silicates, and contain HOAT (blue has a bittering agent). In all, I think most Japanese auto manufacturers bottle the same coolant and differentiate them by their own colors and branding (Toyota for pink, Honda and Nissan for blue, Mazda and Subaru for green).

Judging by the low amount of silicates in Zerex G-05 (according to Ashland), has anyone experienced sludging, heavy deposition, or related problems with said antifreeze?

[vibeusa]

I think it's just better to stick to Peak Global.

Originally Posted by vibeusa

For those that don't want to pay dealer prices (unless you can somehow get employee pricing), Beck Arnley is now bottling OE antifreeze. Just go to autoshepherd.com and search for 252-1002U (red concentrate) or 252-1502U (pink). The only gripe is that the website sells the coolant by the case (minimum of 6 or more) and Beck Arnley only refers to the OE product number to show equivalency and no MSDS. I think the blue coolant (252-1501U) is lower priced than the pink and may be a good alternative to the pink since both are diluted, contain no silicates, and contain HOAT (blue has a bittering agent).

Judging by the low amount of silicates in Zerex G-05 (according to Ashland), has anyone experienced sludging, heavy deposition, or related problems with said antifreeze?

[cipher93]

Unless your engine block has a unique metal compound that requires special anti freeze to prevent corrosion you can be safe using anti freeze like Prestone that is rated safe for all makes/models, though be warned if you mix colors of anti freeze it may cause it to appear like you've got a headgasket leak (IE a brown/blackish color).