Anti freeze

[sr7]

Hi,

I was told by the previous owner you can only use Mr T coolant, from the post on the forum, it seems that you can use any good anti freeze. Is that correct?

I am changing the rad, so I will be replacing all of the coolant (13.7 Litres).
What ratio of anti freeze to water should I use?

Thanks

[Turbo-G]

It depends what antifreeze you go for, as some require different mixing ratio's, this is stated on the bottle. Also consult your handbook as ti will probbaly say the reccomended doseage

Toyota Red Forlife coolant won't require and mixing and will probbaly out live your new radiator.

[Urban Assault Vehicle]

I'm pretty sure you can use any coolant that is Ethylen Glycol.

EDIT: Have a look at this recent thread as it is being discussed there:

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... ght=mixing

[Leon.]

You can use any ethylene glycol coolant, but it must be this type, and you must dilute it to the correct level. A 100% concentrate of ethylene glycol coolant should have 50% water/50% coolant mix.

Forlife is the correct type and already comes diluted and ready to go straight in.

Mines got blue stuff in, but its the correct type!

[Mark Edwards]

Forlife is a con as you're paying for half a tub of water. As has been said, just use a decent ethylene glycol anti-freeze at a 50/50 ratio.