What engine coolant do I use ?

[02 corolla]

Hello all. I have the 1zz-fe engine 

2002 Toyota Corolla Acsent Hatchback

my coolant levels are low and I’m stuck on which coolant I should use. Should I use toyota long life coolant or can I grab an alternative from super cheap auto or similar parts store? Please any answers will be very appreciated. Thankyou 

[campbeam]

Safe bet would be the Toyota Long Life Coolant. 

Because I rarely go to a dealership, I would be more likely to go to SuperCheap Auto, AutoBarn or Repco depending upon current price. However, I would have a look at the product selection from either Penrite or Nulon before going to buy. 

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product-selector#/recommendations 

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/NulonAus/default.asp 

 

[ZZT86]

Not familiar with the car but cos it's an 02 Toyota I'm guessing it's as Ash mentioned the LLC mixed 50% with distilled water which is what I always use on my ol' mans Camry. You can swap it out for an alternative Nulon or Penrite product but that would mean you dumping & flushing the system complete.

[Tony Prodigy]

On 7/4/2021 at 3:30 AM, 02 corolla said:

Hello all. I have the 1zz-fe engine 

2002 Toyota Corolla Acsent Hatchback

my coolant levels are low and I’m stuck on which coolant I should use. Should I use toyota long life coolant or can I grab an alternative from super cheap auto or similar parts store? Please any answers will be very appreciated. Thankyou 

What the others said basically and just use a product that complies with the factory spec. In your case it will be the red LLC coolant.

[bob007]

I had a 2001 Corolla with 190,000km and I used Nulon coolant for years without any problems, but now I use Toyota coolant because I don't want to void the warranty.  

Toyota don't make coolant, maybe they get it from the same place...something to think about. 

[Tony Prodigy]

1 hour ago, bob007 said:

Toyota don't make coolant, maybe they get it from the same place...something to think about. 

I wouldn't be surprised if they own the company that makes the coolant.

[Central Coast Guy]

There is an excellent discussion of coolant by the CAR CARE NUT at where he specifies coolant by model year

 

 

 

[Tony Prodigy]

The Car Care Nut always explains this in a simple, logical manner. Great Guy.

You can tell that was one of his early days video. He's a bit more polished these days.