All owners of Toyota cars sooner or later face the question of choice. The modern market offers many effective and high-quality solutions to these problems, but not every driver can make the right choice.

The best option in such cases is Toyota antifreeze, because the automaker knows exactly what his offspring needs and offers only the best.

Description of antifreeze Toyota

Original antifreeze for Toyota is made on the basis of environmentally friendly and safe polypropylene glycol and effective, carefully balanced additive packages. When creating these coolants, manufacturers paid special attention to corrosion protection - powerful inhibitors were used in the composition.

On the modern European market, you can find two types of branded coolants: Toyota Long Life Coolant and Toyota Super Long Life Coolant.

Currently, most of the automaker's models use antifreeze of the last of the indicated brands.

Both antifreezes are supplied ready for use (in proportion with water 50/50), and in the form of concentrates, which must be diluted with water before use. For normal operating conditions at temperatures down to -40 °C, water is added on a one-to-one basis.

Depending on the minimum temperature at which the car is to be operated, the proportions of the concentrate in water can vary from 33 to 70%.

When diluting the concentrate with water, you can use distilled, and even better, deionized water. In extreme cases, you can use tap water. It is strongly not recommended to take water from open reservoirs or wells for cooking.

The tests and tests carried out have shown that both Toyota coolants meet the requirements of not only Japanese, but also leading European, Asian and American manufacturers. Reviews received from car owners and drivers confirm this.

Toyota Long Life Coolant

Toyota Long Life Coolant (LLC) is a red formulation based on propylene glycol, functional additives and a corrosion inhibitor. It is designed for engines of both cars and trucks.

Antifreeze of this brand is characterized by high heat dissipation properties, perfectly lubricates and protects the engine cooling system from wear and corrosion.

Toyota Long Life Coolant antifreeze is supplied to Russia in the following packages:

1 l - article 08889-80015

4 l - article 08889-80032

5 l - article 08889-80014

60 l - article 08889-80017

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) is used for filling on the conveyor. It is also used for further replacement. It is applied to any modern engines of cars and trucks.

In the manufacture of this pink antifreeze, carboxylate technology (additives based on organic acids) is used. Polypropylene glycol is used as a cooling base. The composition of antifreeze does not contain nitrates, silicates and other components that form deposits in the system, thereby reducing the efficiency of heat transfer.

This fluid not only helps maintain normal thermal operating conditions of the engine, but also perfectly prevents cavitation and foam formation.

Toyota Antifreeze (SLLC) is available in the following packages X:

2 l - article 08889-80070

4 l - article 08889-80071

5 l - article 08889-80072

How often should Toyota antifreeze be replaced?

Toyota Long Life Coolant antifreeze is recommended to be replaced every 40,000 km or according to the service life - after the factory one in three years, in the future - every 2 years.

The manufacturer recommends the first replacement of Toyota Super Long Life Coolant antifreeze after 160,000 km of run, and then every 80,000 km. Based on the service life, the manufacturer claims that this fluid must be replaced every 5 years.

During the operation of Toyota vehicles, various situations may arise when the coolant must be changed earlier than the specified time.

For example, if you bought a used car and don’t know what kind of antifreeze is poured into the cooling system, then when its level in the expansion tank drops, you should not add liquid of the same color there. It is better to make a complete replacement, regardless of mileage or service life. This will save you a lot of problems - antifreezes of different chemical compositions, when mixed, can cause precipitation, lose or reduce cooling, protective and lubricating properties.

How do you know when it's time to replace?

In order to timely replace antifreeze in Toyota cars, it is necessary to adhere to several rules, which, however, are valid for vehicles of any manufacturer and any brand.

Secondly, it is advisable to completely update the antifreeze when buying a used car, if it is not known exactly what liquid is filled in it.

Thirdly, it is necessary to periodically monitor the liquid level in the expansion tank. When adding any liquid of a different composition to it, it is necessary to flush and completely replace the antifreeze as soon as possible.

Fourthly, the appearance of the liquid poured into the system should be controlled. Its pollution, loss of transparency or discoloration indicate a decrease or complete loss of working properties. In this case, it is also necessary to replace the antifreeze.

Is it possible to mix different antifreezes?

Different brands, colors? Is it possible to dilute one antifreeze with a liquid of another brand of the same manufacturer? Will a mixture of different antifreezes of the same color damage the engine?

These questions concern almost every car owner and driver.

The answer to these questions is simple - without any harm to the car, you can only mix antifreezes of the same chemical composition.

If both liquids are made on polypropylene glycol using the same additive packages, then they can be mixed regardless of what color dye is added to them.

Most often, we do not know the exact composition, so it is better not to risk it. Additives that differ in their chemical composition can react with each other, causing deposits in the system, reducing certain performance properties that are required from antifreeze specifically for your car model.

As for Toyota antifreezes, the manufacturer categorically does not recommend mixing liquids of the Toyota Super Long Life Coolant and Toyota Long Life Coolant brands with each other, because they use additives of different composition.

How to distinguish a fake?

The prices for Japanese antifreezes for Toyota cars are far from the lowest.

These are high-quality fluids that provide long-term trouble-free operation of the engine and help maintain the cooling system in perfect condition.

Like any hot commodity, Toyota antifreezes are often the object of falsification and counterfeiting.

In order to protect yourself and your car as much as possible from acquiring a fake and not fall for the bait of scammers, you must follow a few simple rules:

• The date of issue and (or) the date of bottling must be indicated on the packaging
• Before buying, carefully inspect the canister for defects
• Check the quality of packaging and labeling - labels must be glued evenly, without distortions, over the entire surface. There must be no traces of glue or opening of the package on the canister
• Purchase antifreeze only at trusted points, from authorized representatives or large specialized stores
• Be sure to make sure that all the inscriptions on the label are clear, the lines are even, there are no errors in the text
• Purchased liquids should be clear, without sediment. Toyota Super Long Life Coolant should be pink and Toyota Long Life Coolant should be red

If you find a discrepancy in at least one item - with a high degree of probability you have a fake.

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Antifreezes of the G12 + standard appeared relatively recently - in 2008. They are considered the latest generation of coolants and are of high quality. These include Sintec Unlimited G12 ++ antifreeze from Obninskorgsintez, one of the leading auto chemical goods manufacturers in Russia.

Description of antifreeze

Antifreeze Sintec Unlimited G12 ++ is the only lobrid antifreeze produced in Russia. This is the latest bipolar technology, taking all the best from carboxylate and mineral. The peculiarity of Sintec Unlimited is that it creates a very thin protective film on the surface of the parts of the cooling system, which begins to act only where corrosion centers occur. And the carbons that make up the substance are directly sent to where it is most likely to occur.

That is why Sintec Unlimited antifreeze is considered a non-consumable corrosion inhibitor. Therefore, the period of its use is practically unlimited, especially when pouring into a new engine. In general - up to 500 thousand kilometers or five years for cars.

Sintec coolant provides maximum protection under extreme operating conditions. Effectively eliminates the causes of potential radiator leaks, prevents the thermostat from clogging, and the water pump from breaking.

Composition, color and features of the standard

Label on the back of the Sintec Unlimited package

Unlimited G12 antifreeze is based on an ethylene glycol base and a package of high-quality modern additives. The composition includes organic acids, silicates, carboxylic components. The product is completely free from nitrites, nitrates, amines, phosphates, borates.

The color of the coolant is purple. Antifreezes themselves are colorless liquids. Dyes are added during production. Firstly, this is done so that a person can distinguish poisonous coolant from ordinary water. Secondly, the color of antifreeze signals its composition and properties, so that you can already determine by eye what exactly is poured into the system and what can be added there without harm to the engine. Thirdly, bright colors help to detect leaks.

In the case of Sintec G12++, the purple tint of the liquid indicates that it is an organic-based lobrid product with added silicates and that it has a virtually unlimited life.

This is what the G12 product standard says. All coolants of this standard are made on an ethylene glycol basis and act “pointed”, that is, where it is most needed. And the prefix to G12 in the form of a double plus indicates that this antifreeze was created using the most modern technologies and for the most modern cars.

Specifications

Scope and Compatibility

Automaker approvals on Sintec Unlimited antifreeze label

The scope of this coolant is any type of engine in cars manufactured after 2001. The product was developed primarily for extreme operating conditions and motors subjected to high loads. The use of this antifreeze is recommended by the following automakers:

• Volkswagen;
• Audi;
• Seat;
• Skoda;
• Lamborghini;
• Bugatti;
• Porsche;
• Bentley;
• FUSO KAMAZ.

Of course, subject to the appropriate specifications.

Important! It is possible to mix Sintec G12 plus plus standard coolant with any other antifreeze without the presence of nitrites, amines, phosphates in the composition.

Advantages and disadvantages

New and old (OEM) packaging Sintec UNLIMITED

Syntec Unlimited coolant is the latest generation of antifreeze. Therefore, it has a number of significant advantages in comparison with liquids of previous developments. These benefits include:

• combining all the best that was in the technologies of the previous generation;
• the possibility of mixing with other high-quality coolants;
• almost unlimited period of use when pouring into a new engine;
• maintaining optimal temperature conditions;
• high boiling point and thermal conductivity;
• high protection against various types of corrosion, including chemical.

It is logical to assume that with such properties, the cost of this product will be higher than simpler antifreezes, and this is the main drawback. However, it is almost offset by a long service life. Another drawback is that under the guise of the original liquid, you can often stumble upon a fake.

Packaging options

How to distinguish a fake

Line of Sintec antifreezes on store shelves

There are quite a lot of counterfeits of Sintec products due to its popularity. Fraudsters at best manage to achieve similar technical characteristics, but there can be no question of the unique properties that this product has. Fake antifreeze can cause irreparable damage to the cooling system and the entire engine as a whole. Therefore, it is important to know how to distinguish the original from the fake in appearance:

1. Color. In our case, red-violet and no other.
2. Price. A new generation of high-quality coolant simply cannot be cheap.
3. Quality certificate. Must have for every antifreeze.
4. Information. The label must indicate all indicators of the product, including crystallization temperature and density.
5. Manufacturer. The label should contain all information about the manufacturer, including the address, phone number for complaints, official website.

Well, in general, this is the quality of the packaging. There should be no defects and damage, smeared inscriptions, crooked labels with traces of glue and bubbles.

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Almost half of the antifreezes on the market do not meet the quality standards adopted by automakers and pose a danger to motorists and their cars. This became known as a result of a large-scale inspection of the Federation of Motorists of Russia (FAR), writes the Avtovzglyad portal.

FAR activists checked 60 samples of various Russian-made antifreezes purchased in ten regions of Russia: Moscow, Moscow region, Tatarstan, Bashkiria, Saratov, Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod region, Smolensk, Voronezh, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. All purchased samples were carefully analyzed - first - for boiling points / onset of crystallization, and then - for methanol content. All analyzes were carried out in a certified chemical laboratory near Moscow in Obninsk. Detailed results and laboratory test reports can be viewed.

"Laboratory work" gave very alarming results: in 27 samples from 17 manufacturers, the content of methyl alcohol was found in different concentrations, which is guaranteed to put these antifreezes outside the existing GOSTs and standards of automakers. And additionally conducted laboratory tests confirmed that methanol gave the tested antifreezes exceptional flammability, and the boiling point of all the studied “methanol” samples turned out to be significantly below the norm. One of the samples, containing almost 15 percent methanol, boiled at a temperature of 84 degrees Celsius, which, with the operating temperature of modern engines at about 90 degrees, means that you can’t go far from the store on such antifreeze. But, apparently, neither the prospect of lawsuits from the injured motorists, nor the prospect of inspections by the "competent authorities" does not scare the sellers of such antifreezes and antifreezes generously flavored with methanol. The reasons for the "bodyagi" are still the same - a significant increase in profits due to the replacement of ethylene glycol (from which all high-quality antifreezes are made, both Russian and foreign) with a cheap methanol-glycerin mixture. Glycerin is very cheap, but has insufficient fluidity for the cooling circuit. To improve fluidity - dishonest manufacturers dilute it with methyl alcohol. At the same time, the price of ready-made antifreeze remains approximately at the same level, but the profits of businessmen increase simply cosmically. According to the FAR, all "methanol" samples were not cheaper, but even more expensive than some high-quality ethylene glycol ones, so it will not be possible to cut off a surrogate by price parameters.

Just as it will not be possible to cut off the surrogate, buying only in large retail chains and network gas stations - FAR activists found low-quality methanol products even there. Some manufacturers package bodyaga in beautiful bottles, make high-quality label design so that their products are perceived by the buyer as branded, and deliver the goods to the seller with a significant premium. Even a quite respectable seller is often happy to take such a nice-looking and “high margin” product. On the packaging of such antifreeze, an inscription proudly flaunts that it complies with the tolerances of most automakers well-known in Russia, there is a choice of antifreezes of different colors. However, neither the presence of an extra inscription about compliance with tolerances G11, G12, G12 +, G13, nor a beautiful dye of the desired color - red, green, yellow or blue, increase the actual boiling point of the bodyaga and do not lower the crystallization onset temperature. At the same time, no information about the content of methanol on the package, of course, is contained, as a rule, some reference is made to unknown specifications (technical conditions) with a long number, established by the manufacturer itself, as well as a mention of the presence in the composition of the "combination of special alcohols".

As a rule, the methanol content in such “beautiful” samples is still lower than in frankly “counterfeit” looking antifreezes in cheap transparent plastic bottles, and the boiling point of such antifreeze or antifreeze can even be slightly higher than 90 degrees for internal combustion engines. Therefore, they may be able to ride for some time in the winter. However, do not forget that, along with a clear prospect of engine overheating in the summer, methanol actively corrodes non-ferrous metals, especially compounds with aluminum, from which most of the cooling circuits of cars are made. And by the summer you can come not only with an engine overheating, but also with a cooling system that has been pretty eaten by corrosion.

Such a flagrant situation in the Russian antifreeze market, according to the head of the FAR, Sergey Kanaev, is explained by the fact that the antifreeze market today is practically not controlled by anyone. That is, there are some “recommended” GOSTs, tolerances of automakers, but in practice their compliance is not checked by anyone, and the “antifreezes” and “antifreezes” themselves are not subject to mandatory certification. Formally, there is a ban on the use of methanol in automotive fluids, issued by Rospotrebnadzor several years ago, but the same Rospotrebnadzor is in no hurry to carry out checks even on signals from injured motorists. And the last, as always, is the consumer. Being unaware of the ups and downs of the antifreeze market and the shamelessness of individual sellers and manufacturers of coolants, buying antifreeze on methyl alcohol, he gets not only an overheated engine and active corrosion in the cooling system, but also a direct fire hazard. Methanol antifreeze flares up from the slightest spark, which creates a huge risk of fire when the cooling system is depressurized (which is very likely when it is very overheated), FAR activists also published a video with the corresponding laboratory experiment and burning antifreeze on their website. Moreover, at least every fourth car enthusiast can suffer in this way, because, according to the estimates of competent experts from the Union of Manufacturers and Consumers of Automotive Chemicals, in Russia, methanol coolers are sold annually for 14 billion rubles, and in volume terms - more than 26% of all antifreeze sold / antifreeze contains methyl alcohol in various concentrations.

How to avoid an unsuccessful purchase of low-quality antifreeze and eliminate the possibility of a fake as much as possible?

PAR activists recommend: all private label (owned exclusively by gas stations and retail chains) brands of large gas stations and retail chains have successfully passed quality tests. That is, when buying both the affordable antifreeze "Every Day" (Auchan retail chain) and antifreezes with the logos of Lukoil, Gazpromneft or Rosneft at branded gas stations, you can be sure that this is a high-quality product with a very high degree of probability. All the listed brands of antifreezes were purchased by FAR activists and passed tests in the laboratory “perfectly well”. The following brands also fully complied with the standards and specifications stated on the packaging: Felix, CoolStream, Sintec. Coolants from the following manufacturers, Tektron, Streksten (trademark Pilot), Promsintez, Promzhidkost, PKF SV Khim, VostokPiterGroup, Khiminvest, Evrokhimprom, Dzerzhinsky antifreezes, Blue Star, Nova-Neftekhim, Accenthim, were distinguished by low boiling point and high methanol content.

Methanol was also found from some of the products from manufacturers: Delfin Industry (according to the FAR, the registration address of this manufacturer is 100% the same as that of the Tectron and Streksten coolants), Auto-Leader, PromPek.

More details on the results of testing antifreezes and antifreezes, test reports and a report on the control purchase of coolants carried out in September 2016 by FAR activists can be found.

Last for decades. Some argue that antifreeze approved by VAG is better, others prove that GM coolant is unrivaled, others prove that Antifreeze is the most useful. Everyone considers the stories of the type to be the main argument why this or that antifreeze is better - my friend filled in red, blue, green antifreeze from such and such a manufacturer, and the next year it came to flush the cooling system or change the engine. And few people think that it is important not only to know which antifreeze to fill in, but also to be able to distinguish it from a fake.

Why is it important to use quality antifreeze?

During the operation of an internal combustion engine, a huge amount of heat is released. Part of it heats the walls of the combustion chamber, about half exits with exhaust gases, and the rest enters the radiator through the channels of the cooling system and escapes into the atmosphere. Therefore, a large number of factors affect the liquid in the cooling system. Firstly, the high temperature, which even with high-quality cooling reaches 102-105 degrees Celsius. Secondly, the pump impeller, rotating at high speed, not only drives the coolant through the channels, but also foams it. The lower the foaming resistance, the more vapor bubbles appear in the composition of the liquid. Each of these bubbles negatively affects the transfer of heat from the walls of the channels to the coolant.

How low-quality antifreeze affects the motor

Any high-quality antifreeze is a mixture of various substances: water, ethylene glycol (sometimes propylene glycol), corrosion inhibitors and additives that improve the properties of the liquid. The composition of high-quality Russian and foreign antifreeze is carefully selected to ensure operation in difficult conditions and reduce the negative impact on the engine. If the antifreeze is made in violation of technology, then many parameters improve. If the boiling point decreases (this often happens with antifreezes based on glycerin and methyl alcohol), then the thermal regime of the engine is disturbed. This leads to overheating, damage to the valve stem seals, the appearance of cracks in the oil, a rapid decrease in oil life and an increase in wear of all rubbing parts.

Often, a violation of technology leads to a sharp increase in antifreeze foaming, as a result of which the motor overheats. If corrosion inhibitors are not properly selected, then antifreeze begins to corrode the walls of the channels of the cooling system. If this happens in a thin-walled aluminum block, then after 30-70 thousand kilometers the engine will have to be changed. Often, low-quality antifreezes turn into a thick slurry of an incomprehensible color, which is unable to cool the engine normally. Another problem of low-quality coolants is the precipitation that clogs the channels of the cooling system. As a result, the motor overheats.

What is quality coolant

Each country has its own documents that determine the quality of antifreeze. In Russia, these are GOST 28084-89, the federal law on consumer protection and a certificate of conformity issued by the federal agency for technical regulation and metrology. These documents spell out the main qualities of antifreeze and the way it is labeled. Despite the fact that this GOST came from the USSR, the requirements for coolants prescribed in it are still relevant today. The certificate of conformity confirms that the antifreeze has passed all the necessary tests and fully complies with both GOST 28084-89 and other standards referred to by the manufacturer.

If the manufacturer officially produces antifreeze in Russia or legally supplies it from abroad, then it complies with the requirements of the consumer protection law and GOST 28084-89. If the antifreeze is of good quality, then it passes tests at the agency without any problems and receives a certificate of the established sample. If it is not issued in accordance with GOST 28084-89 or the law on consumer protection, this only says one thing - the manufacturer either produces it illegally or the supplier could not sell it in another country and imported it to Russia, hoping to sell it here. The characteristics of such antifreeze do not correspond to either GOST 28084-89 or other standards that the manufacturer indicates on the label. Therefore, no one knows how such a coolant will behave in the engine.

The label must indicate:

• type of coolant according to GOST 28084-89;
• freezing point;
• boiling temperature;
• compliance with standards (GOST, SAE, ISO and others);
• Release date; best before date; name and address of the manufacturer;
• address and phone number for claims.

GOST 28084-89 provides only three types of antifreeze liquids for vehicle cooling systems:

1. OZH-K- concentrate, which must first be diluted with water;
2. OZH-40- antifreeze, the temperature of the onset of crystallization of which does not exceed minus 40 degrees;
3. OZH-65- antifreeze, the temperature of the onset of crystallization of which does not exceed minus 65 degrees.

When buying antifreeze, be sure to ask the seller to show you a certificate of conformity. Not a single manufacturer or supplier who legally operates in Russia will neglect this document. Also, don't forget to check the labels. Remember, if the label says approved by VAG, GM or other recognized leaders in the automotive industry, but there is no certificate of conformity and the label is not formatted as described above, you have a fake. Therefore, inexpensive antifreeze, which is designed in accordance with the law on consumer protection and GOST 28084-89, will be more useful for the engine than expensive "branded" antifreeze of unknown production. This fully applies to both antifreeze in plastic containers, which you can buy at any auto shop, and coolant in metal barrels, which can be purchased at large dealerships and auto repair shops.

Unfortunately, fake antifreeze is still found on the shelves of stores in our vast Motherland. It would be nice if manufacturers of fakes poured just tinted water into canisters, but no, all kinds of chemicals interfere from the heart.

Why is fake antifreeze dangerous? Alas, these mixtures can easily corrode the cylinder head or make several holes in the radiator. Imagine what would happen if a person had a holey heart ... That's about the same with a car.

So, let's move on to a specific question: how to buy real antifreeze? In fact, it is not difficult, you need to know only a few properties of a real coolant. Here they are:

Real antifreeze tastes slightly sweet. If you are afraid to try it on the tongue (which is quite logical), then try it by touch. If the purchased liquid lathers slightly between your fingers, then you are incredibly lucky - you have purchased the original

Try boiling some of the suspect liquid. Either in a spoon, if you don't mind, or in a small tin can. Do you smell ammonia? It's a pity - you slipped a fake. Real antifreeze does not smell when boiling!

The third way to check for authenticity is salting. Take an aluminum container, pour antifreeze into it and throw in some salt. If sediment falls to the bottom, then you bought blue vitriol. Fraudsters used to indulge in this way, but now such cases are extremely rare.

Another way is to check the density with a hydrometer. You can do this right in the store, and give the fake back if it is found.

The last method is simple and reliable. Pour a little liquid from the purchased canister into a small glass and place it all in the freezer overnight. If in the morning it turns out that the liquid is frozen, then they slipped you something completely different from what they promised.