Lee Nguyen

So I checked my coolant fluid the other day, and the overflow tank was completely empty which made me a little bit nervous. Anyway, I opened the radiator cap to check the color of the coolant, and it was green. I went to walmart and bought a bottle of Prestone 50/50 mixed and poured it into the overflow tank. Now, I just check the owner manual, and it says say Nissan Coolant (blue) LOL. I don't know if I actually ruined my car or I am fine.
It's a 2012 G37 Sedan with 50k miles, and I bought it used 4 months ago.
Thanks guys.

ZGUY85

Flush your system as best you can and..... Get some BLUE! That's what I would do.


http://a.co/iyVqand

Lee Nguyen

But there was green inside the radiator?

AARONHL

FSM Page MA-10
"Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant
or equivalent".

Which based on link posted above is BLUE...

FSM Page MA-11
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling system.

PNW_IPL

iTrader: (5)

you come here looking for advice then question the advice given? Wtf. Your cooling system requires OEM FLUID THAT IS BLUE. anything else will damage the system.

AARONHL

I don't think he was questioning the advice, I think he meant to ask is if the green is still alright and since it was already in there maybe he could still get by with it even though its not the blue????????????

Lee Nguyen

What is wrong with you man? Did you even read the post? Go back home and learn some manner!

Lee Nguyen

Yea, I saw the green coolant inside the radiator cap, that was why I went to bought the 50/50 mixed Prestone. But I guess, I will flush the coolant tomorrow and replace it with the Blue.

08STLX

i feel as though I need to do mine. upper rad hose was replaced 2.5 years ago but I think its time. I need to google the procedure on this car but my Lexus was a PITA on bleeding the air. hoping this car is easier!

Lee Nguyen

I don't know how much your dealer will charge you, but my dealer charged me 20 bucks for 1 gallon. You can order online by the link above or search on ebay/amazon. Maybe they will be a few bucks cheaper. This is the link shows how to do the coolant service on the G37.

08STLX

thanks for the link! i remember the OEM Toyota coolant being pricey too and stayed away from Lexus. fingers crossed the local nissan store will come to the rescue.

GeezerB

Mine is green. Never been serviced by anyone but the dealer I bought it from. ??

takeapieandrun

iTrader: (2)

Mine was green, but I believe that's because its an 07. Got a jug of the concentrate off of Amazon for pretty cheap.

Lee Nguyen

If you are not in a rush, you can order online and wait for it and save a couple bucks. Money is still money though . I was in rush, so I went to Nissan dealer and bought a gallon.

Lee Nguyen

Man, I just opened it again this morning, and it was pure green man. So I don't really know what in the world is going with my car bro! Just for the peace in my mind; I went and bought a gallon of Blue and pour it into the overflow tank. I didn't do the flush because I only drove for about 10 miles after I pour the Green coolant in the overflow tank, so I guess it's not going to hurt LOL. Let's see if I would cook my engine .