Okay, so not much of a fleet, but there are 3 completely different vehicles that I have. I got to thinking about this after realizing that when I saw one of my vehicles low on coolant late last night, I went to look for what I thought I had for it, only to find I had used up already. I had to end up sending my wife, who is using that vehicle today, to stop at Canadian Tire and pick up their Asian formula coolant for use in the Toyota. As I had stuff for one of the other vehicles on hand, as well as some of the ancient "universal green," I got to thinking it would be nice to convert all 3 to the same as they come up for flush and fill next.
The 3 vehicles and OEM fills are:
- 2006 Toyota Sienna / Toyota Super Long Life (pink)
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax / Dexcool
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan / G13
I've heard people surmise that Dexcool and G12/G13 are very similar formulations, and even heard of VW owners using Dexcool in place with a full flush and fill. I have also heard of Toyotas being happy after a full flush and fill on Dexcool as well.
I am also curious about G05, Delo ELC, Rotella ELC and Cool-Gard II, and if they are suitable for all 3 of these applications.
I am not married to the idea that they all need to be on the same coolant, but it sure would be handy to have just one on hand to top up any of the 3 vehicles if needed.
The 3 vehicles and OEM fills are:
- 2006 Toyota Sienna / Toyota Super Long Life (pink)
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax / Dexcool
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan / G13
I've heard people surmise that Dexcool and G12/G13 are very similar formulations, and even heard of VW owners using Dexcool in place with a full flush and fill. I have also heard of Toyotas being happy after a full flush and fill on Dexcool as well.
I am also curious about G05, Delo ELC, Rotella ELC and Cool-Gard II, and if they are suitable for all 3 of these applications.
I am not married to the idea that they all need to be on the same coolant, but it sure would be handy to have just one on hand to top up any of the 3 vehicles if needed.