Then, 1 week later I noticed oil dripping from my engine block and went to another dealer and that dealer said my head gaskets were leaking slowly. Then, they sloppily poured the antifreeze back in and made another mess and did not fully fill the radiator (about 4" low) and had to go back the next day to have them re-fill the radiator with antifreeze. A-holes should've given me a rental car for the entire day instead of a ride to the shopping mall because they said 3-4 hours and when I called them to pick me up, had to wait another 2 hours at the dealer to get done. I walked in while it was apart and what a mess all over he made on the engine block on that side. Dang dealer took forever (over 5-6 hrs.) with ONLY 1 mechanic doing all the work removing a ton of parts just to get at the water pump. My water pump was leaking at 26K on my former 07' RAV4 3.5L V6 and only 2 years old. Until they do, its a 2yr/30k max for the antifreeze. The problem with long life coolants is that automakers haven't installed antifreeze filters yet. Too easy to be negligent with coolant and green doesn't tolerate negligence. I don't bother with, use, or even recommend plain ol' green antifreeze anymore.
Peak Global is also available full strength and when you mix your own, always use distilled/deionized water.
Peak Global and Zerex Asian are good substitutes for Toyota Pink and about 1/3 the cost.
#GENERIC REPLACEMENT FOR TOYOTA SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT INSTALL#
The only way to get rid of the debris is to install a filter, or change the antifreeze out regularly. Problems are that pump lube doesn't last indefinitely, and casting sand and metal debris will constantly be washed into and through your system. Toyota pink is a great antifreeze and will keep your cooling system clean. With a shortened interval, there is no need for flushes/additives, garden hose technique, or other crazy coolant shenanigans. I drain/refill my radiator every two years and recommend that everyone does the same. I too have seen way too many water pump failures with these so-called 100k coolants.
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