Topping off antifreeze

Alchemy · 06-18-2011, 09:05 AM

Hey guys Im low on coolant and need to top it off. What should I use??? Should I go to Nissan and have em rip me off for the same stuff thats in it? Or will it be fine to mix another brand in with it?? I know a whole bunch of you have had to do this, hit me with some suggestions, thanks.

6spd · 06-18-2011, 11:06 AM

use Prime coolant, mixes with anything except Dex-Cool

6MT · 06-18-2011, 11:21 AM

Why are you low on coolant?

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-18-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Why are you low on coolant?

Agreed,i used the car for 2 years,no need to top up coolant,p/s check for leaks.

Alchemy · 06-18-2011, 01:06 PM

I have never seen it leak anything. Im at the low line. I was surprised at the level myself.

6MT · 06-18-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I have never seen it leak anything. Im at the low line. I was surprised at the level myself.

Are you looking at that line with the engine hot or cold?

Alchemy · 06-18-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Are you looking at that line with the engine hot or cold?

It was shortly after I drove it. Although I guess it could have cooled down. After I posted I realized it may just have been cause it cooled down. Got worried too fast!

Glokwork · 06-20-2011, 06:42 PM

I've had my Z for 3 weeks and 1,200 miles...just went outside and checked and my coolant level is just above the min line.

Juruki · 06-21-2011, 02:42 PM

are you supposed to check the coolant with the engine cold or hot?

ChrisSlicks · 06-21-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Juruki

are you supposed to check the coolant with the engine cold or hot?

Hot.

06-18-2011, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Topping off antifreeze Hey guys Im low on coolant and need to top it off. What should I use??? Should I go to Nissan and have em rip me off for the same stuff thats in it? Or will it be fine to mix another brand in with it?? I know a whole bunch of you have had to do this, hit me with some suggestions, thanks. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

06-18-2011, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	use Prime coolant, mixes with anything except Dex-Cool __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

06-18-2011, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Why are you low on coolant? __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

06-18-2011, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	I have never seen it leak anything. Im at the low line. I was surprised at the level myself. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

06-21-2011, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	are you supposed to check the coolant with the engine cold or hot? __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

06-20-2011, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 22	I've had my Z for 3 weeks and 1,200 miles...just went outside and checked and my coolant level is just above the min line.

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