What type of Coolant?

Mitco39 · 03-14-2013, 10:49 PM

The coolant in the car is blue, I need to add some. Should I go to Nissan to get some? All the coolant I have every used is green or orange.

Thanks in advance,

Mitch

gomer_110 · 03-14-2013, 10:55 PM

Yes, go to Nissan and get the blue stuff.

Vichtz · 03-14-2013, 10:58 PM

Ive used green for almost a year and have had no issue brother. you'll be fine. Thats texas summer heat by the way. Many many many 3 hour drives during set heat. I doubt, unless you ride the heck out of it and use a real brand name coolant, that you will have any issues.

GaleForce · 03-14-2013, 11:17 PM

I have new rad hoses to install and have green fluid in my car now. Is draining the rad and refilling with the new blue fluid all I need to do? Or should I stick with the green stuff?

MJB · 03-14-2013, 11:26 PM

I could be wrong, but I think Nissan recommends a silicate-free coolant. Green coolant his high levels of silicates. I just stick with the OEM blue long life coolants. Its expensive though!

gomer_110 · 03-14-2013, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

I could be wrong, but I think Nissan recommends a silicate-free coolant. Green coolant his high levels of silicates. I just stick with the OEM blue long life coolants. Its expensive though!

It was around $25 a gal for premix when I bought it a week ago.

Mitco39 · 03-15-2013, 12:10 AM

Thanks for the info guys, ill swing by the dealer and pick some up.

MJB · 03-15-2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

It was around $25 a gal for premix when I bought it a week ago.

Same price when I bought two gallons of it last year.

fuct · 03-15-2013, 11:13 AM

how often should we be replacing the coolant? and is this an easy DIY?

ie, there isnt anything special to do as far as getting air trapped in the system.

GaleForce · 03-15-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

how often should we be replacing the coolant? and is this an easy DIY?

ie, there isnt anything special to do as far as getting air trapped in the system.

I only have this to go by,

fuct · 03-15-2013, 03:32 PM

thx galeforce

03-14-2013, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	What type of Coolant? The coolant in the car is blue, I need to add some. Should I go to Nissan to get some? All the coolant I have every used is green or orange. Thanks in advance, Mitch __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Yes, go to Nissan and get the blue stuff. Mitco39 likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

03-14-2013, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Ive used green for almost a year and have had no issue brother. you'll be fine. Thats texas summer heat by the way. Many many many 3 hour drives during set heat. I doubt, unless you ride the heck out of it and use a real brand name coolant, that you will have any issues. Zingston likes this. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I have new rad hoses to install and have green fluid in my car now. Is draining the rad and refilling with the new blue fluid all I need to do? Or should I stick with the green stuff? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-14-2013, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I could be wrong, but I think Nissan recommends a silicate-free coolant. Green coolant his high levels of silicates. I just stick with the OEM blue long life coolants. Its expensive though! __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

03-15-2013, 12:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Thanks for the info guys, ill swing by the dealer and pick some up. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

03-15-2013, 11:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	how often should we be replacing the coolant? and is this an easy DIY? ie, there isnt anything special to do as far as getting air trapped in the system.

03-15-2013, 03:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	thx galeforce

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