Summary
Recochem OEM Extended Life Orange I coolant data, from Recochem's own source. OEM Extended Life ORANGE I Antifreeze/Coolant is a concentrate and 50/50 premix OAT ethylene glycol-based coolant listed by Recochem. The manufacturer lists 2 OEM or industry spec codes, including GM 6277M. Stated service life: 250,000 km or 5 years.
Specifications
| Brand | Recochem |
|---|---|
| Maker | Recochem |
| Product | OEM Extended Life ORANGE I Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Part numbers (as published) | 16-374OOEMGM, 16-384OOEMGM |
| Sizes (as published) | 3.78 L |
| Chemistry | OAT |
| Base glycol | Ethylene glycol |
| Colour | Orange |
| Premix or concentrate | Concentrate and Premix 50/50 |
| OEM / industry specs listed | GM 6277M, JIS K2234 |
| ASTM standards listed | ASTM D3306 |
| Service life claim | 250,000 km or 5 years |
| Freeze point (as published) | not published |
| Free-of claims | nitrite-free, borate-free, silicate-free, phosphate-free, amine-free, nitrate-free |
| Datasheet | not published |
| Source | manufacturer page |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 |
Specs and approvals listed by the manufacturer
- Meets GM 6277M per Antifreeze is glycol plus inhibitors. Choose it by your vehicle's specification. (GM)
- Meets JIS K2234 per Antifreeze is glycol plus inhibitors. Choose it by your vehicle's specification. (Japan (JIS))
- Meets ASTM D3306 per Recochem (industry test standard)
Manufacturer wording: OEM Extended Life ORANGE I Antifreeze/Coolant meets or exceeds performance requirements ASTM D3306, JIS K2234 and is recommended for use and fully compatible with product meeting GM 6277M.
"Meets X per manufacturer" is our shorthand for any of the manufacturer's own phrases: meets, meets or exceeds, approved, or recommended for applications requiring. It is the manufacturer's claim, not an approval by Coolant.com or by the vehicle maker. Codes are copied as published. Some sources list codes for compatibility rather than formal approval. The wording above shows which.
What the manufacturer says it is for
It is fully compatible with other similarly formulated OAT coolants and is recommended for use in North American cars and light duty vehicles.
Quoted from the manufacturer's page. Coolant.com has not verified fitment for any vehicle, and a listed make or year range is the manufacturer's statement, not ours.
Compatibility notes
- If your owner's manual calls for GM 6277M, Recochem lists that code for this product. Read the exact wording above, and confirm against your manual.
- Chemistry is listed as OAT. Mixing different chemistries can shorten coolant life. See OAT vs HOAT vs IAT and use the mixing checker before topping up.
- Colour is listed as Orange. Colour is a dye, not a spec, so two coolants of the same colour can be different chemistries. See coolant colours explained.
- Sold premixed: pour as supplied. Do not add water unless the label says to.
Where to buy
We did not find a retailer link on the manufacturer's page that we could check. Try the manufacturer's own site: Recochem product page.
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Sources
- Recochem product page (status on 22 Oct 2026: 200)