Can I use blue coolant instead of pink?

no dont mix them, pink is longer life (5 years) blue is normal (2 years) for some reason mixing the two counters the effects of the pink meaning you will still only have 2 year life. best is just to do a full coolant drop as 5 liters of pink premix is only about 12quid.
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What happens if you mix blue and pink antifreeze?

Is It Ok To Mix Coolant Colors? Mixing antifreeze in two different colors or types is never a good idea. There are no dangerous reactions or explosions caused by mixing two formulas, but mixing them could create a sludgy chemical mixture that won't be able to pass through your cooling system properly.
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Does coolant have to be pink?

Prestone is yellow, but many other coolant manufacturers use different colours. “These days, there's no real reason for a coolant manufacturer to use a certain colour, so it's not easy for you to know what chemicals are in the coolant just by seeing whether it's blue, green, yellow or orange.
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What happens if you use the wrong color antifreeze?

It's important to note that the type of coolant you should use can't accurately be identified by color. Using the wrong coolant can lead to corrosion and other damages to the radiator, water pump, radiator hoses, cylinder gasket, and more.
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Can I use blue antifreeze instead of red?

Antifreeze Blue is a full concentrate which meets BS6580 and contains the same pure ethylene glycol and anti-corrosive additives as the Red. Its application is for protection for up to a maximum of 2 years.
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Does the Colour of coolant matter?

The truth is, color is not a reliable predictor for what type of coolant you have.
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What kind of coolant is blue?

Phosphated HOAT (P-HOAT)

This coolant comes in pink or blue colour. Phosphated HOAT uses phosphates along with organic acids to prevent corrosion.
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What color is universal coolant?

Traditional North American “green” antifreeze, the original “universal” formula that everybody used until the introduction of today's extended-life coolants.
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What is pink antifreeze used for?

Our specially designed formula for Audi ® 1997-2007, Volkswagen ® 1997-2008, Porsche ® 1999-2009, and Jaguar ® 1999 and newer. This technology regulates your engine's temperature, prevents freezing and protects the engine from corrosion.
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Can using wrong coolant cause car overheat?

There's a problem with your coolant – If the wrong coolant was put in your car, or you have an improper coolant-to-water ratio (50/50 is proper), your engine may be prone to overheating.
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Can I mix engine coolant colors?

It's never a good idea to mix two different colors or types of antifreeze. Mixing two formulas won't cause any dangerous reactions or explosions, but it could turn your coolant into a sludgy chemical mixture that won't be able to flow properly through your cooling system.
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Can you mix universal coolant with blue coolant?

The answer to that is Yes. You can mix Peak with Zerek or Prestone – but only as long as the coolant is the same chemical type. The ratio doesn't matter as much, but the type & application should match. The easiest way to remember is that you should try and match type – IAG with IAG, OAG with OAG and HOAT with HOAT.
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What colour coolant should I use?

The most common method to find out is to simply check the coolant and find out what colour it is when the vehicle is cold. Most coolant brands will keep their coolants the same colour to prevent any confusion. If you're still not sure, check the owners/service manual for coolant specifications.
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Is pink and blue coolant the same?

no dont mix them, pink is longer life (5 years) blue is normal (2 years) for some reason mixing the two counters the effects of the pink meaning you will still only have 2 year life. best is just to do a full coolant drop as 5 liters of pink premix is only about 12quid.
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Does it matter what coolant to use?

Well, you use the coolant that is specified in your owner's manual. If you just need to top it up, the recommendation is still the same, however it is unlikely to cause any serious problems if you add a litre of a different type of coolant, as long as you follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
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What happens if you mix two different coolants?

The two coolants should never be mixed together as they do not react well. When mixed together they can form a thick, jelly-like substance that can completely stop all coolant flow which can lead to overheating.
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Is all blue coolant the same?

Typically, Valvoline says, coolant comes in green. But there are other colors available: orange, blue, purple, even yellow and pink. However, they're not different colors for appearance's sake. Each manufacturer designs its engines around a specific coolant or antifreeze standard with different additives.
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Can you mix blue and red antifreeze?

Never mix different types of coolant.
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Can you add universal coolant to pink coolant?

You can't simply go by the color of the dye in the coolant because two coolants with similar colors may have different chemistry, and two coolants with different colors may have similar chemistry. What's more, colors can change if somebody tops off the system with a different coolant.
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Is it OK to use universal coolant?

Even so, universal coolants are formulated to mix with virtually any coolant. The makers of these product say their antifreeze can be safely used in any year, make or model of vehicle.
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Is it OK to mix coolant brands?

Thankfully, the short answer is, yes, you can mix two brands of coolant. They just have to be the same type of coolant. Different coolants do different things, and mixing two different types of coolants can damage your radiator. Check the bottles to see if they are the same type.
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How long does blue antifreeze last?

Future coolant changes with Nissan Blue should be every 5 years or 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
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What's the difference between coolant Colours?

The main difference between green and orange antifreeze is the ingredients. Green coolant uses inorganic additive technology while orange uses organic acid technology. Orange is better suited for newer cars with an aluminum block, while green is better for older cars.
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What is Toyota pink coolant?

The pink coolant is an OAT (organic acid technology) that typically has a longer service life. The red coolant on the other hand is an IAT (inorganic acid technology) that is considered to be more “conventional” but still longer lasting than some other coolants on the market.
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