Quick answer
Where to buy coolant that fits: buy the coolant your owner's manual specifies. This page lists 8 genuine car-maker coolants and 46 aftermarket coolants that have a checked listing, with the spec codes each manufacturer publishes, so you can match your manual before you click.
Key takeaways
- Start with the spec code in your owner's manual.
- Genuine coolant is the simplest match when the manual names it.
- Aftermarket products are grouped by chemistry, with listed spec codes.
- No rankings or prices. Amazon links are affiliate links.
Genuine coolant by car make
The vehicle maker's own coolant
The vehicle maker's own genuine coolant is the simplest safe choice if your owner's manual calls for it. Models, engines and years differ, so check the manual first.
| Make | Genuine coolant (our sourced page) | Spec code listed | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Toyota Genuine Super Long Life Coolant | not published | Check price on Amazon |
| Honda | Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | Honda Type 2 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nissan | Nissan Long Life Coolant Blue | Nissan L25500P | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru | Subaru Super Coolant 50/50 Prediluted | not published | Check price on Amazon |
| GM / Chevrolet | ACDelco GM Original Equipment Dex-Cool 50/50 Pre-Mix Engine Coolant | not published | Check price on Amazon |
| Ford | Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant | WSS-M97B44-D2 | Check price on Amazon |
| Chrysler / Jeep / Ram / Dodge | Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile OAT Coolant 50/50 Prediluted | MS-12106 | Check price on Amazon |
| BMW | Genuine BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) 82141467704 | not published | Check price on Amazon |
Other makes, or not sure? Use Find my car coolant with the spec code from your manual, or see where to buy coolant.
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How to buy the right coolant in 3 steps
- Find the spec in your owner's manual: a code such as WSS-M97B44-D, GM 6277M, MS-12106 or TL 774-G, or a named genuine coolant.
- Match the code: use Find my car coolant, or the tables below, which show the codes each maker lists.
- Pick the form: premix 50/50 for top-ups, concentrate plus distilled water for a full refill. See premix vs concentrate.
OAT coolants with a verified listing
12 products. Chemistry and spec codes are as the manufacturer lists them. Open a product for its exact wording.
HOAT coolants with a verified listing
7 products. Chemistry and spec codes are as the manufacturer lists them. Open a product for its exact wording.
P-OAT coolants with a verified listing
7 products. Chemistry and spec codes are as the manufacturer lists them. Open a product for its exact wording.
Si-OAT coolants with a verified listing
2 products. Chemistry and spec codes are as the manufacturer lists them. Open a product for its exact wording.
| Product | Form | Spec codes the maker lists | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted for European Vehicles - VIOLET PEAK | Premix 50/50 | BS 6580 | Check price on Amazon |
| PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant for European Vehicles - VIOLET PEAK | Concentrate | BS 6580 | Check price on Amazon |
About to top up with a different coolant?
Check compatibility →IAT coolants with a verified listing
2 products. Chemistry and spec codes are as the manufacturer lists them. Open a product for its exact wording.
| Product | Form | Spec codes the maker lists | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant for North American Vehicles - GREEN PEAK | Concentrate | ESE-M97B44-A, GM 1899M, GM 1825M, MS-7170 … | Check price on Amazon |
| Zerex Original Green Antifreeze Coolant Zerex | Concentrate | ESE-M97B44-A, GM 1825M, GM 1899M, MS-7170 … | Check price on Amazon |
Chemistry not stated by the maker coolants with a verified listing
16 products. Chemistry and spec codes are as the manufacturer lists them. Open a product for its exact wording.
Testing tools
Coolant refractometers
Reads freeze protection from one drop. Choose a scale for your glycol type.
- Robinair 75240 coolant & battery refractometer Check price on Amazon
- 4-in-1 antifreeze refractometer Check price on Amazon
Examples of the tool type, not a ranking or a test by us. Check the scale, adapters and fit before you buy.
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Cooling system pressure testers
Finds leaks that only appear under pressure.
- OMT coolant pressure tester & vacuum refill kit Check price on Amazon
Examples of the tool type, not a ranking or a test by us. Check the scale, adapters and fit before you buy.
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How we choose what to list
We list a product here only if we have a sourced product page for it and a checked Amazon listing (or the manufacturer links one from its own page). We do not rank, rate or test products, and we do not show prices because they change constantly. Amazon links are affiliate links, and commissions never change the data. Genuine coolants with no checked US listing, such as Mazda FL22, are left out rather than replaced with a look-alike.
Best coolant by car make
- Best coolant for Toyota
- Best coolant for Honda
- Best coolant for Nissan
- Best coolant for Subaru
- Best coolant for Ford
- Best coolant for Chevy & GM
- Best coolant for Jeep, Ram & Dodge
- Best coolant for Hyundai & Kia
- Best coolant for VW & Audi
- Best coolant for Mercedes-Benz
Or start from the spec code: coolant specs explained, and work out quantities with the coolant mix calculator. Not sure about all-makes bottles? Read does universal coolant work? and Prestone vs PEAK.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cheapest coolant fine?
Only if it lists the spec your manual calls for. Price does not tell you the chemistry.
Can I buy universal coolant?
Some "all makes" coolants list several spec codes. Check that yours is among them, and read the maker's exact wording on the product page.
Are these affiliate links?
Amazon links are. As an Amazon Associate, Coolant.com earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
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.