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Toyota coolant: Toyota's parts site lists Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (part 00272-SLLC2) as its genuine coolant. Toyota does not publish a spec code for it there, so aftermarket makers claim suitability by naming Toyota in their application text rather than by citing a Toyota code.
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What coolant does Toyota use?
- Toyota's official parts site lists Toyota Super Long Life Coolant, part number 00272-SLLC2 (previous version 00272-SLLAC). [1]
- That Toyota parts page does not publish the chemistry, colour, premix ratio or a spec code. Your owner's manual names the coolant to use and its change interval. [1]
How Toyota coolant changed over the years
Toyota and Lexus moved from a red "Long Life Coolant" to a pink, factory-premixed "Super Long Life Coolant" in the early 2000s, and the change roughly tripled the first service interval [3]. Recent Toyota guides name the fluid "SLLC BLUE" in some models [4]. The part number on Toyota's parts site has also changed over time [1].
Before the SLLC changeover
Toyota Long Life Coolant (LLC) Red
US interval cited as 30,000 mi / 24 months [3]
From the 2004 Lexus LX470 era onward
Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC), premixed 50/50 Pink
Replaces LLC; if LLC is mixed in, use the LLC interval [3]
2018 Sienna (example)
Toyota SLLC Pink
First change 100,000 mi / 120 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months [2]
2024 GR86 (example)
Genuine Toyota SLLC BLUE Blue
First change 135,000 mi / 132 months, then every 75,000 mi / 72 months [4]
Toyota coolant chemistry
Toyota's 2024 GR86 guide describes the expected replacement as SLLC BLUE "or similar high-quality non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate" ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology [4]. That is the closest thing to a published chemistry statement we found from Toyota itself.
Known Toyota coolant issues
- Mixing red LLC into an SLLC system is not a disaster, but Toyota's own training material says the shorter LLC interval then applies [3]. If you do not know what has been added, assume the shorter interval.
- Pink and blue Toyota coolants are both premixed. Adding straight water or concentrate changes the 50/50 ratio Toyota fills at the factory [3].
Genuine Toyota coolant we list
All genuine Toyota products and the details Toyota publishes are on the Toyota coolant brand page.
Coolants whose maker mentions Toyota
6 more only mention Toyota in application text, which is weaker than a code:
Other car makes
Other car makes
A Toyota spec does not carry over to other brands. Also have a car from Honda or Volkswagen? Look up Nissan and Audi too, and read can you mix coolant? before sharing one bottle. All makes: coolant by car make.
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Our best coolant for Toyota page puts the genuine coolant and the aftermarket products that list a matching code side by side, with buying links. It is not a test or ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Toyota pink coolant the same as Toyota blue?
Toyota's guides call both Super Long Life Coolant; recent guides use the name SLLC BLUE. Check the label on your reservoir and the maintenance guide for your model year.
When should Toyota coolant first be changed?
It depends on the model year. The 2018 Sienna guide says 100,000 miles or 120 months first; the 2024 GR86 guide says 135,000 miles or 132 months.
What happens if I mix red Toyota coolant with pink?
Toyota training material says the shorter red LLC interval then applies to the whole system.
Is Coolant.com affiliated with Toyota?
No. We are independent of Toyota.
Toyota coolant part numbers and spec codes
Part numbers here are copied from each genuine listing we cite; confirm them against your Toyota manual before ordering.
| Genuine product | Part no. | Code shown | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Genuine Super Long Life Coolant | 00272-SLLC2 (previous: 00272-SLLAC) | none printed | autoparts.toyota.com |
Repair manuals & accessories
Repair manual for your car
Haynes repair manual for Toyota
Step-by-step procedures, including draining, refilling and bleeding the cooling system. Manuals cover specific models and years: check the coverage on the cover before you buy.
Examples of the tool type, not a test or ranking by us. Check fit and instructions before you buy. See the full cooling system tools guide.
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How we source this page
- Facts come from manufacturer pages, datasheets, owner's manuals and standards bodies, linked under Sources.
- We do not test products, and no brand pays to be listed or ranked. Advertising and affiliate links are labelled and never change the data.
- Anything we could not find is marked "not published" rather than guessed. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Sources
Sources
- Toyota Parts Center: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant 00272-SLLC2
- 2018 Toyota Sienna Warranty & Maintenance Guide (third-party copy)
- Lexus LX470 2004 New Car Features (third-party copy)
- Toyota: 2024 GR86 Warranty & Maintenance Guide (PDF)
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