Toyota coolant: what coolant does Toyota use?

Updated 22 October 2026 · Independent, sourced reference

Quick answer

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.

Disclaimer: General information only, not professional advice. Always use the coolant specified in your vehicle owner's manual. Using the wrong coolant can damage an engine.

Key takeaways

  • Toyota coolant facts here are quoted from cited Toyota documents or labelled as coolant-maker claims.
  • 0 products list a Toyota-family spec code. 6 more name Toyota in their application text (guidance only).
  • Your owner's manual decides. Specs vary by model, engine, market and year.
  • Do not choose by colour.
  • Independent; not affiliated with Toyota.

What coolant does Toyota use?

Independent; not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota. Coolant.com is an independent reference. Toyota is named only to identify its products, as the owner of the name. We use no logos and earn nothing from links. Every product detail below is copied from Toyota's own pages or data sheets, or from the source named on each product page, checked 22 October 2026. "Not published" means the source does not state it.

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.

  • 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]

Numbers in brackets refer to the sources at the end of this page. Lines without a number summarise coolant makers' literature rather than an Toyota document.

Genuine Toyota coolant in our directory

These are coolants sold by the vehicle maker or its parts brand. Each product page shows exactly what the source publishes, with "not published" where it is silent.

ProductBrandChemistryColourFormWhy it is listed
Toyota Genuine Super Long Life CoolantToyotanot publishednot publishednot publishedGenuine / OE parts brand

Toyota spec codes listed by coolant makers

No product in our directory lists a Toyota spec code. Toyota identifies its coolant by name or part number, so aftermarket makers usually name the vehicle make in their application text instead (below).

Coolants whose maker names Toyota (guidance only)

These products do not list a Toyota spec code, but their manufacturer's application text names Toyota (for example "recommended for Toyota, Honda, Nissan…"). That is a weaker claim than a spec code. Treat it as guidance, check the exact wording, and follow your manual.

ProductBrandChemistryColourFormWhy it is listed
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for Asian Vehicles - RED/PINKPEAKP-OATPink/RedPremix 50/50Maker names Toyota in its text
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant for Asian Vehicles - RED/PINKPEAKP-OATPink/RedConcentrateMaker names Toyota in its text
Prestone MAX Asian Vehicles (Red) Antifreeze + CoolantPrestonenot publishedRednot publishedMaker names Toyota in its text
OEM Extended Life PINK Antifreeze/CoolantRecochemHOATPinkConcentrate and Premix 50/50Maker names Toyota in its text
OEM Extended Life RED Antifreeze/CoolantRecochemOATRedConcentrate and Premix 50/50Maker names Toyota in its text
Zerex Asian Vehicle Blue Antifreeze CoolantZerexHOATBluenot publishedMaker names Toyota in its text

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Colour and chemistry

Among the 7 products on this page, the listed colours are Red (2), Pink/Red (2), Pink (1), Blue (1), and the listed chemistries are P-OAT (2), HOAT (2), OAT (1). Colour is a dye chosen by each maker, so two coolants of the same colour can be chemically different, and the same chemistry can come in different colours. Match the spec or the named factory coolant, not the colour. See coolant colours explained and OAT vs HOAT vs IAT.

Topping up and mixing

If the reservoir is low, top up only with the coolant your manual specifies, and use the same premix or concentrate ratio. Mixing chemistries can reduce corrosion protection and shorten coolant life. Some makers (Mopar, Mercedes-Benz) explicitly say not to mix specs. If an unknown coolant has been added, a flush and refill is safer than topping up. Use the mixing checker and our coolant flush guide. Never open a hot radiator or reservoir cap.

Varies by model and year

Check your owner's manual. Coolant specs vary by model, engine, market and year. This page summarises what the vehicle maker publishes and what coolant makers claim. It is not a fitment guarantee for your vehicle. We make no year, make or model fitment claims. If your manual, the label on your reservoir cap or your dealer says something different, follow them.

Toyota has changed coolant specs over the years, and a spec can differ by engine and market (for example North America vs Europe). Electric and hybrid models may use separate loops with their own fluids. This page does not tell you which code applies to your vehicle. Your owner's manual, the reservoir cap label or a dealer does.

When to see a mechanic

See a dealer or qualified mechanic if the coolant looks rusty, oily or sludgy, if the engine overheats or the coolant warning light comes on, or if you cannot identify the correct spec. See coolant warning light and coolant leaks.

Frequently asked questions

What coolant does Toyota use?

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.

Can I use a universal coolant in my Toyota?

Only if your owner's manual allows it, or if the product's maker states it meets the exact spec your manual names. "Universal" or "all makes" wording is not the same as a listed Toyota spec.

What colour is Toyota coolant?

Colour varies by product and era and is not a spec. Products on this page are listed as Red, Pink/Red, Pink, Blue. Match the spec or named coolant instead.

Is Coolant.com affiliated with Toyota?

No. Coolant.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota. We use the name only to say which vehicles a spec relates to.

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Sources

  1. Toyota Parts Center: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant 00272-SLLC2