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Old 09-17-2014, 12:31 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
chops, any particular reason why you recommend not using aftermarket coolant? I noticed that this fluid in the FSM says "or equivalent". Along with the Power Steering Fluid and Brake/Clutch fluid, these are the only ones that indicate an equivalent alternative is appropriate.
southark is right below. as for power steering fluid, brake/clutch fluid, totally go aftermarket. i use redline D6 ATF for power steering fluid, motul rbf600 for brake and clutch fluid, redline 75w90 for differential fluid, redline mt-85 for transmisson fluid, and pennzoil ultra platinum 10w-30/5w-30 for engine oil

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
Back in The Good Ole Days, all antifreezes were the same - ethylene glycol and some silicates. Not so much nowadays. If you can't find an appropriate "or equiv", go with the OEM stuff. The Nissan-branded stuff is expensive but you don't need a lot and you don't need it often; splurge a little.
southark is on point. theres too many different formulations because of the different metals and materials all the OEM's use, their own formulations will 100% prevent problems such as rusting, clogging... etc etc
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