JIS K2234 coolant: the Japanese coolant standard explained

Updated 29 October 2026 · Independent, sourced reference

Quick answer

JIS K2234 coolant meets the Japanese Industrial Standard for engine antifreezing coolants. The current edition is JIS K 2234:2018. It is a performance standard, not a car maker's approval. 29 products in our data list it.

What to buy

PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for Asian Vehicles - BLUE · Premix 50/50 · lists JIS K2234

One of the products whose maker lists this spec code, with a verified Amazon listing. Buy only if your owner's manual names the same code.

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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

  • Japanese standard for engine coolant.
  • Current edition: JIS K 2234:2018.
  • Covers EG-based coolant at 30–60%.
  • Not a car maker's approval.

What the code means

  • The Japanese Standards Association lists JIS K 2234:2018, issued 20 Aug 2018 and confirmed 20 Oct 2023. [1]
  • GlobalSpec's summary describes it as covering ethylene-glycol-based engine coolants used as aqueous solutions of 30–60% by volume. [2]
  • Per GlobalSpec, the 2018 revision dropped the older Class 1 (AF) type and kept only Class 2 long-life coolant (LLC). [2]

JIS K2234 vs a car maker's coolant

Japanese car makers sell their own genuine coolants: Toyota Super Long Life (00272-SLLC2), Honda Type 2 and Nissan Long Life Blue (999MP-L25500P), per their parts sites. A JIS K2234 claim shows a coolant meets the general standard; it does not mean the maker approved it for your car. Compare Toyota, Honda and Nissan.

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Coolants whose maker lists it (29)

Each row is a product whose manufacturer lists this code on its own page or datasheet (data checked 22 Oct 2026). A listed code is the maker's claim; we have not tested the products. Products with a checked Amazon listing come first.

ProductFormCode(s) listedBuy
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for Asian Vehicles - BLUE
PEAK · P-OAT
Premix 50/50JIS K2234Check price on Amazon
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for Asian Vehicles - GREEN
PEAK · P-OAT
Premix 50/50JIS K2234Check price on Amazon
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for Asian Vehicles - RED/PINK
PEAK · P-OAT
Premix 50/50JIS K2234Check price on Amazon
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant For Asian Vehicles - BLUE
PEAK · P-OAT
ConcentrateJIS K2234Check price on Amazon
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant for Asian Vehicles - GREEN
PEAK · P-OAT
ConcentrateJIS K2234Check price on Amazon
PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant for Asian Vehicles - RED/PINK
PEAK · P-OAT
ConcentrateJIS K2234Check price on Amazon
Prestone MAX All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant
Prestone · not published
not publishedJIS K2234Check prices on Amazon
Prestone Platinum All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant
Prestone · not published
Concentrate and Premix 50/50JIS K2234Check prices on Amazon
Zerex Asian Vehicle Blue Antifreeze Coolant
Zerex · HOAT
not publishedJIS K2234Check price on Amazon
Castrol Radicool NF
Castrol · not published
ConcentrateJIS K2234Buying options
Castrol Radicool SF
Castrol · OAT
ConcentrateJIS K2234Buying options
Castrol Radicool Si-OAT
Castrol · Si-OAT
ConcentrateJIS K2234Buying options
Mobil Antifreeze Ultra (Concentrate)
Mobil · Si-OAT
ConcentrateJIS K2234Buying options
HD EXPERT EXTRA Antifreeze/Coolant
Recochem · OAT
Concentrate and Premix 50/50JIS K2234Buying options
HD EXPERT PREMIUM Antifreeze/Coolant
Recochem · not published
Concentrate and Premix 50/50JIS K2234Buying options

Showing 15 of 29. The rest are in Find my car coolant.

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Ford WSS-M97B44-D · GM Dex-Cool (GMW 3420 / GM 6277M) · Mopar MS-12106, MS-90032 & MS-9769 · all coolant specs. Buying for a particular car? See Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Ford.

Frequently asked questions

Is JIS K2234 coolant safe for my Toyota?

It meets the Japanese standard, but Toyota sells its own genuine coolant. Use the coolant your manual names.

Is JIS K2234 a colour?

No. It is a performance standard. Products that list it come in several colours.

New to cooling systems? Start with how a car cooling system works. Looking for a product? Search the coolant directory or match your manual's spec with Find my car coolant. See also coolant by car make and coolants by brand.

Ready to buy?

PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for Asian Vehicles - BLUE · Premix 50/50 · lists JIS K2234. Check that your owner's manual calls for it.

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Sources

  1. Japanese Standards Association: JIS K 2234:2018 Engine antifreezing coolants
  2. GlobalSpec: JIS K 2234 standard summary