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grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

Prestone Coolant

I'm doing a full fluid service on my defender and have bought some Prestone Coolant from my local motor factors. It states, in typical american shouty text, that it is suitable for (read in American accent for effect) ANY MAKE! ANY MODEL! And mixes with ANY COOLANT!

There isn't actually much info on the container so I can't work out if it's OAT or silicate based. I assume it's OAT based but cannot be certain. What is the general consensus on suitability with the alloy head on the Td5?

I've always used genuine coolant but this time thought I would try this. I am now having second thoughts as I don't want to ruin anything

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4th Jan 2018 8:26pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

I brought 2x 20ltr drums last year for our work fleet,
Which ranges from big/small plant equipment,
Tractors vintage/modern, Iveco vans, Land Rovers, all under 10 years old,
Most of which use OAT spec coolants.

I brought it after one of our local factor reps popped in to see us,
This was sold on the promise that we would never need to buy a mix of antifreezes and coolants specific to certain vehicles again,
They assured us it was compatable with ALL engines,
And you could safely mix it with other coolants without it turning to treacle.

Is yours the green one?
If so its been used in everything to date, even my 2008 90, right through to my 49 series 1!

Not had any issues so far, so safe to say all good!

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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4th Jan 2018 8:39pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

I think it's a yellow/green colour yes.
If it's done all that variety of vehicles with no problem then I'll give it a go. Just wanted to make sure it was a known product and it seems so

4th Jan 2018 8:50pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

It seems to have gained quite a good reputation,
A lot of local garages seem to be using it too.

My brother owns his own Alfa garage and he's been using it for a while,
And there is nothing more fussy than an Alfa and its owner..

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

4th Jan 2018 8:55pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

4th Jan 2018 8:59pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

It’s been around a while so can’t be that bad

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4th Jan 2018 9:23pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

Quite a history then - I'm sold

4th Jan 2018 9:26pm

Lionel

Member Since: 12 Aug 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 59

Re: Prestone Coolant

grafty99 wrote:
I'm doing a full fluid service on my defender and have bought some Prestone Coolant from my local motor factors. It states, in typical american shouty text, that it is suitable for (read in American accent for effect) ANY MAKE! ANY MODEL! And mixes with ANY COOLANT!

There isn't actually much info on the container so I can't work out if it's OAT or silicate based. I assume it's OAT based but cannot be certain. What is the general consensus on suitability with the alloy head on the Td5?

I've always used genuine coolant but this time thought I would try this. I am now having second thoughts as I don't want to ruin anything

That is a blast from the past! I'm really surprised that Prestone still exists as a brand name.

Its history goes back to WW2 I think, & then it was the US name for Glycol. I read about it in the context of coolants for RR Merlin engines.

Cheers,

Lionel

12th Jan 2018 12:46am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

Well it's in. And I have never had so much trouble bleeding my coolant system! But I don't think I can blame the coolant

12th Jan 2018 12:51am

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