Coolant by car make: what coolant does my car use?

Updated 6 November 2026 · Independent, sourced reference

Choose your make, then check your model, year and manual specification. There is no single coolant for every car from one brand.

Coolant by car make at a glance

What each car maker specifies, condensed from our make guides (each one cites the maker's own source). Your owner's manual for your model and year always wins.

MakeWhat to useColourWatch out
ToyotaToyota Super Long Life Coolant, premixed (part 00272-SLLC2)Pink or blueTopping up with red LLC means the shorter LLC interval applies
HondaHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, 50/50 premix (OL999-9011)—Non-silicate coolant only as a temporary replacement
FordMotorcraft Orange (WSS-M97B44-D) or Motorcraft Yellow (WSS-M97B57-A2)Orange or yellowYellow-filled vehicles must stay on yellow
GM / ChevroletDEX-COOL to GM GMW3420 (ACDelco Dex-Cool), mixed 50/50OrangeOlder GM vehicles may specify other codes
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, DodgeMopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile OAT (MS.90032; 50/50 MS-12106)—Do not mix with HOAT or "globally compatible" coolant; some use MS-9769
NissanNissan Long Life Coolant Blue (999MP-L25500P)BlueAftermarket labels cite "Nissan L25500P"
HyundaiHyundai Long Life Coolant, silicate- and borate-free premix—Aftermarket labels cite MS591-08
KiaKia Long Life Coolant, silicate- and borate-free premix—Aftermarket labels cite MS591-08
SubaruSubaru Super Coolant 50/50 Prediluted (SOA868V9272)—No Subaru spec code is published
MazdaMazda FL-22, 55% pre-diluted (0000-77-508F-20), if the cap says FL22—Do not add water to it
VolkswagenG12evo (VW TL 774-L), which replaces G12, G12+, G12++ and G13—Match the TL 774 letter in your service book
AudiVW Group TL 774 coolant; G12evo is the current genuine fluid—The TL 774 letter decides, not the colour
BMWGenuine BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (82141467704); labels cite LC-87, LC-07, N 600 69.0—Confirm the code with a BMW dealer
Mercedes-BenzCoolant approved to MB 325.0/326.0 (built to Apr 2014) or MB 325.6/326.6—Do not mix MB specs
VolvoGenuine Volvo coolant concentrate 31439721, diluted 1:1—Labels cite Volvo TR-31854114-002
TeslaTesla G-48 ethylene-glycol 50/50 premix—Tesla advises using Tesla service rather than topping up