In the last couple of years, most anti-freeze makers, especially of the
better brands (Prestone, Peak, etc.) have upgraded their "standard"
ethylene
glycol mixture to a long-life anti-freeze. They have also added the
necessary additives so that it is compatible with aluminum and most of the
car manufacturers recommendations.
In fact, I have a garage nearby that, when doing a complete flush, drain
and
refill of any GM vehicle, will refill it with this long-life stuff instead
of that junk called "Dex-Cool."
I might advise, for at least a couple of more years, to stay away from
some
of the cheaper "store brand" stuff, just in case. But, especially if you
can find Peak (which is what I use), you will have no problems. Just make
sure that if you don't buy it pre-mixed that you mix it only with
de-mineralized or distilled water.
BTW, do you like your Sedona overall?
<ckmeusel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:3718ad40-d491-461f-b81a-6418e66d7f2e@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hello,
>
> I just purchased a new 2007 KIA Sedona minivan and am trying to find
> out what type of antifreeze was used as the factory fill. Is it long
> life or regular green antifreeze? The owners manual simply says to use
> a Ethylene glycol based product for aluminum engines. The maint
> schedule says to change at 60,000 miles or 5 years and then change at
> 30,000 miles or 2 years after that. (Would this indicate long life or
> just regular green antifreeze)?
>
> I have also read that KIA uses a phosphated HOAT antifreeze but have
> not been able to confirm.
>
> Local dealers say to just top off with the standard ethyl glycol green
> stuff but I want to be sure that I am not mixing different coolants
> when I top off the resevoir and possibly cause the antifreeze to be
> less protective. There are so many different colors and types of
> antifreeze sold these days I just want to be consistent.
>
> Anyone have any information as to what exactly was the factory fill?
>
> Thanks In Advance
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