I've been using standard "extended life" parts store coolant in my Z3 for three years. No issues.
Pros: no issues, extended life
Vehicle:
BMW Z3
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It is best to use the genuine BMW coolant, but in an emergency Pentosin NF antifreeze is apparently compatible with the OE coolant in your BMW.
Pros: compatible with OE coolant
Vehicle:
BMW Z4
I did this a few weeks ago on my '13 Sequoia, but I did not flush it. Just drained the rad and the valves on the block. Replaced with Toyota red and distilled water at 50/50. The fluid I drained was as clear as the fluid I replaced, so I felt flushing was not necessary.
Pros: clear fluid after drain
Cons: no flushing needed
Vehicle:
Toyota Sequoia
Ditto. I only use G11, made by Pentosin.
I believe Pentosin Pentofrost A3 is equivalent and it's also $19 from Advance Auto. I have both at home because the Pentosin is equivalent to Subaru coolant as well.
Vehicle:
Mazda
Ravenol (HJC) Hybrid Japanese Coolant. Exact same specs as the Mazda fl22, my rx8 has never overheated with it.
Pros: never overheated
I run it in my 2010 Tundra. after much research and not wanting to spend the $$ on overpriced toyota branded coolant I swapped out the system when I hit 100k (Valvoline asian). That was maybe two years ago. 30k miles later no issues.
Pros: no issues, reliable performance
Vehicle:
Toyota Tundra
Mileage: 48280 km
I'd recommend genuine Honda coolant. Others tend to cause water pump to leak.
Pros: prevents water pump leaks
Vehicle:
Honda Odyssey
Ditto for the Pentosin G12. I also use Ravenol OTC G12+ from blauparts.com
I'm almost positive that VW uses Pentosin at the factory- I think the G12/G13 is the same stuff as the Pentofrost SF/Pentofrost E.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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