[mkiv] Toyota Red Coolant Life

[Jack& Kathryn Riott]

Toyota Red is silicate free & borate free. The absence of these compounds
reduces the risk of corrosion, especially when in contact with aluminum,

Happy New Year to everyone.

Jack 97TT

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> From: Marlon S <jza80_gte at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [mkiv] Toyota Red Coolant life
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> The Toyota red coolant contains organic and inorganic
> salts, so
> it's silicate based. A quick google search for "engine
> coolant
> shelf life" shows a max shelf life of 18 months.
> Silicate free
> coolants have up to 8 years shelf life.
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> --- workmanw at bellsouth.net wrote:
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> > A few years ago I got a number of brand new,
> > unopened jugs of Toyota red coolant from a friend.
> > I still have one or two left but I wasn't sure if it
> > has "broken down" over the years or if it is still
> > o.k. to use.  It has not necessarily been kept in a
> > climate controlled place (outdoor storage shed).
> > Any light someone could shed on this would be great.
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> Marlon
> '94 Supra TT A340E
> '90 Celica GT 5spd
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