is "universal" coolant okay to use?

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vybr8d
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Location: Linn Creek Missouri

is "universal" coolant okay to use?

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Live in a remote area far from Toyota dealer is it safe to use the "universal" coolant? Or should I drive to the nearest dealer and buy from them?
hvlp
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Re: is "universal" coolant okay to use?

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I used Peak Global Lifetime Antifreeze, if you read up on it you will see that specification are matching your owners manual.That is what i used and my vehicle is 03 gt.here you can buy it at Walgreens. Check their website out http://www.peakauto.com/antifreeze-peak ... time.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Flip-Side
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Re: is "universal" coolant okay to use?

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Other extended life antifreezes tend to be okay, but I lean heavily toward "Toyota SLLC". It is, after all, what our cars are suppose to use and is not prone to deposits. As i have found from the matrix forums, it has molybdenum added in which no other coolant I know of uses. It is also sold on amazon should you be too far from a dealer.
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