topping up with antifreeze Fiat ducato

[mohawkman]

2016 fiat ducato 2.3 on Mohawk. Can I top up antifreeze with Prestone universal if not what type do i need ??

 

[Phill D]

i just found this info:-

Can I mix Prestone coolant with any other coolant?


Prestone is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolant/antifreeze, making it the best choice for you. You can use it to top up your car or to refill the cooling system after you've drained and flushed it.

 

[Two on Tour]

2016 fiat ducato 2.3 on Mohawk. Can I top up antifreeze with Prestone universal if not what type do i need ??

Prestone Universal is what I use in our MH in Yvete's BMW and my Peugeot Partner van, it is as it says, universal and can be mixed with all antifreeze types.

 

[mohawkman]

i just found this info:-

Can I mix Prestone coolant with any other coolant?


Prestone is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolant/antifreeze, making it the best choice for you. You can use it to top up your car or to refill the cooling system after you've drained and flushed it.

Thanks Phil.

 

[mohawkman]

Prestone Universal is what I use in our MH in Yvete's BMW and my Peugeot Partner van, it is as it says, universal and can be mixed with all antifreeze types.

Thanks Two on Tour. Forum is worth the annual fee !!!!

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[A-Mech]

These three paragraphs are lifted from Prestone website.

Generally coolants are divided into two separate camps: organic acid technology coolants (OAT) and inorganic additive technology (IAT) coolants. There are also ‘hybrid’ coolants that use a blend of OAT and IAT compounds.

Newer more advanced and premium coolant/antifreeze like Prestone are based solely on the OAT chemical make-up. Products like these offer advanced corrosion and heat protection, not to mention an incredible longevity of up to 300,000 miles.

First, what’s important to know is that many IAT and OAT coolants do not mix. In fact if they’re added into a cooling system together the results can be catastrophic, creating a gelatinous substance that blocks the system and causes widespread damage to internal components.

Top up with small amounts of water as diluting any coolant that is 50/50 will not reduce protection, as - 30°c is good enough for UK. If your worried, ask garage to check SG(specific gravity) level on coolant. If your topping up regularly, then you probably have a leak.