I've been told to go with OAT pink, but can't find it. GSF and ECP suggest OAT red for my vehicle.
GSF have VETECH RED for £16 5L with my online code. -34c to 135c protection.

Specs seem far better than all the other coolants.... unless specs have been taken whilst the coolant was under pressurization perhaps.... which would of course increase the boiling point.

 

OAT
Colour irrelevant.
Not Ribena but apart from that, IMO make isn't relevant either.

If you want to be absolutely 100%, only use Renault coolant, available from main dealers.
But Halfords, QX, whatever will work and not harm engine.

 

As long as it is OAT, it doesn't matter on the colour?
Most coolants are -34 to 108c protection. VETEC is -38 to 135c. Would this be a good coolant to use or are the specs a bit too good to be true?

 

Vetech are a brand name used by GSF.
Bit like supermarkets selling own brand items.
Often means that they have a deal with the better known people who make the branded product.
So Asda washing up liquid is actually made by Fairy Liquid (possibly) and works just as well.

What you are putting your trust in is that GSF have done their proper research and are selling something fit for purpose.
Exactly as Halfords does, they don't make their anti freeze.
I go no issues with that or any knowledge that says whoa, don't do it. Quick google doesn't bring up any horror stories.

Your car should never see 108 degrees, if it does something is wrong and a notional higher temp rating on the coolant will not protect.
Your choice, go for the big names (Branded) or own brand from someone like GSF.

 

Thanks for the help and advice. One last thing if I may... I've found Prestone Antifreeze 50/50 ready mix. I "think" it might be HOAT. If so, would it work? It says it can be added with any colour coolant, so if there's any left over in the system, it should mix OK in theory, assuming it doesn't mean "mix with other 'HOAT' coolants only".....assuming it's HOAT anyway!

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/976aa0421

Ignore that ridiculous price, I can get it for £12-£13 with my discount.

 

Can't see it being an issue.
Hoat Coolant, Green & OAT Antifreeze - Advice / ELF

Hoat is a Hybrid OAT, supposedly covers most if not all engine types and more enviromentally friendly (cough)
Prestone fairly well knwn make, I've used and not seen any issues... in Kia and Picanto and neither have blown up. :grin2:

 

Only difference is that HOAT doesn't contain 2-EHA, but does contain silicates. I assume a HOAT can be added to an OAT?

 

or just buy some of this and take away any compatibility problems


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Renault-Coolant-Antifreeze-7711428130/dp/B00BZ2IPMW

 

Love the q&a s....

Question: Hi I have a renault Clio, it currently has green antifreeze coolant in - is this antifreeze green too?
Answer: Yes it is green.

Genuine Renault and is green ??????

 

I would never mix anti freeze types.
But is not an issue to you as you have drained and flushed system, starting from new.
TBH you could put in traditional blue/green and would do no real harm. But not recommended.

 

Thank you for the input everyone. Much appreciated.

 

Early ones it was green, and is expensive,, about 20p a litre more than the OATS

Might not sound a lot, but 5litres its a squid,

 

I've decided to go with VETECH RED. Got 5L pure OAT for only £9. Should be £25. Will mix with distilled water. Does around -40c to 135c.