Coolant - What type ? (specs)

pbs370z · 04-24-2022, 08:03 PM

Here's a surprise: maint. manual says use only Nissan coolant.

Anyone know the specs so I can maybe buy a different brand?

Thanks for any info.

Update: Here's the coolant spec you need: Blue Coolant (Asian Vehicles) ASTM D3306

Available from several different brands.

JARblue · 04-25-2022, 11:18 AM

I only use the Nissan blue coolant for my Z. It's not like it's expensive when you consider how infrequently you need it.

sx moneypit · 04-25-2022, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I only use the Nissan blue coolant for my Z. It's not like it's expensive when you consider how infrequently you need it.

SonicVQ · 04-25-2022, 09:08 PM

Over the last 10+ years, engine coolants have become very specialized. AND in some cases if you add the wrong type/technology it can turn to a gel.

Even when you drain all the coolant out, there is still about a quart inside the engine block. (unless you remove the "impossible to get at with the engine in the car" block drain plugs.)

Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is compatible with the Nissan stuff.
The "Penrite Green OEM Coolant" in the second post didn't list Nissan as OEM approved.

Much like the others here, I just use the Nissan stuff and I don't need to worry about it being compatible.

k67p67 · 04-25-2022, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I only use the Nissan blue coolant for my Z. It's not like it's expensive when you consider how infrequently you need it.

Same here.

Cyber370 · 04-26-2022, 07:25 AM

This is the stuff I use. It’s blue coolant for Asian cars. Nissan is specifically listed on their website. Works great in both my Z and Maxima.

https://oemeasymatch.com/products/oe...reeze-coolant/

pbs370z · 05-07-2022, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber370

This is the stuff I use. It’s blue coolant for Asian cars. Nissan is specifically listed on their website. Works great in both my Z and Maxima.

https://oemeasymatch.com/products/oe...reeze-coolant/

thanks Cyber.

Ya, the Asian Blue Coolants meet the spec I found on a Nissan coolant
jug.

SPEC: ASTM D3306 (Nissan spec)

I found in the local parts store: PEAK Blue for Asian Vehicles, inlculding Nissan and most of the other Japanese vehicles: SPEC ASTM D3306, JIS K 2234.

About $20/gal full strength

NissanParty · 03-10-2024, 04:07 AM

Fook that. I am going to get it from Nissan to make sure I am getting the right stuff. Not taking the chance to save a few bucks every 30,000 miles.

04-24-2022, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-25-2022, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 230 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6720	Over the last 10+ years, engine coolants have become very specialized. AND in some cases if you add the wrong type/technology it can turn to a gel. Even when you drain all the coolant out, there is still about a quart inside the engine block. (unless you remove the "impossible to get at with the engine in the car" block drain plugs.) Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is compatible with the Nissan stuff. The "Penrite Green OEM Coolant" in the second post didn't list Nissan as OEM approved. Much like the others here, I just use the Nissan stuff and I don't need to worry about it being compatible. JARblue, sx moneypit and k67p67 like this.

04-26-2022, 07:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	This is the stuff I use. It’s blue coolant for Asian cars. Nissan is specifically listed on their website. Works great in both my Z and Maxima. https://oemeasymatch.com/products/oe...reeze-coolant/ __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

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