I use Prestone 50/50 HOAT compatible in my 2012 JK and it works great. I like to do it every 3 yrs or so.
Pros: works great
Vehicle:
Jeep
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4.4
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#22
76
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3
Country
USA
Website
prestone.com
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Prestone Max Violet is ok to use--it meets G12++ or TL774G which is fine to use with the G12evo in your car already.
Pros: ok to use, meets G12++
Cons: only available in RTU
I always use Prestone concentrate and then dilute it down to a 40/60 coolant to water ratio.
Pros: good corrosion inhibitor
Prestone is designed to be compatible with the Toyota Red coolant, which is also POAT. Should be fine.
Pros: designed compatible, POAT type
Vehicle:
Mazda
I’ve had no issues with Prestone Platinum in my MK6 CJAA TDI. It’s been in for 4 year 65k mi.
Pros: no issues, long-lasting
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 65000 km
my buddy put the Preston stuff in his v6 cause you can mix with all colors and hes been fine for 6 months now not an issue.
Pros: mixes with all colors, no issues
I topped mine off with prestone platinum. Meets Ford spec and has been fine
Pros: meets Ford spec, been fine
last time I needed to top off my coolant, I used Prestone and been fine for last 15k miles
Pros: fine for 15k miles
Mileage: 24140 km
Most likely answer is he used one similar to PRESTONE which they do have one thats for all makes and models, it is a universal coolant including European models.
Pros: universal coolant
I’ve done it with my fiesta that had a leaking thermal housing I think I ended up topping it up so much by the end it was almost all Prestone wouldn’t personally do it on a car I care about though
Cons: not for valued cars
Vehicle:
Ford Fiesta
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Owner reviews of Prestone products
The Prestone brand is registered in USA. Official website: https://prestone.com/ .
In March 2026, PartReview recorded 76 reviews across 3 parts by Prestone. Average rating — 4.4 out of 5.
Prestone is in the PartReview manufacturers ranking, currently at position 22. Over the last 30 days it dropped by 11 points.
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