Radiator Coolant

[rickmadison]

Hi all: I have some Toyota Red Coolant mix leftover from my 2002 camry radiator "flush and fill" service. Can I pour some of this red into Corolla's resrevor which has green coolant in it? This is a 1991 Corolla with 165k on it, & its running just fine. Thanks, -Ric

[Flashmn]

Some say you can do it, some say you cant... Personally I wouldnt. Just get some green stuff, I mean coolant doesnt cost that much anyways. Oh and since its getting winterish, make sure you got a 50/50 mix of water and coolant.

[Pineapple]

Personally I don't like the red coolant. Its pretty hard to see the rust in it.

[Flashmn]

if you have rust in the engine, that sucks... my car is what 14yo and I have clear green coolant.. used to have the red too, also stayed clear.

[rickmadison]

hmmm...I saw a gallon green coolant selling at local hardware store for $8. Its just that I dont need a gallon....one quart is all I might need and I have some 3 qt red mix leftover. ...anyway thanks for replying...-Ric

[REN69]

Don't mix them.. you will ruin the heating/cooling capabilities of whichever one is the main one in your car.

[ratboycom]

i like the red coolant it helps find any leaks if they should appear (esp with a car with 200K), that and i get it for cheap at my work