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Snake Slayer 01-30-2008, 01:46 PM My wife 06 Armada just hit 30K. I usually do all maintence work myself, I have a question as to the type of coolant Nissan uses. In the owners manual it states nissan approved coolant, I would a appreicate suggestions as to what brands/types are approved for use. Also I plan using M-1 75W90 in the rear end (2WD no towing) my understanding is that no limited slip additive is needed ? TIA Pops 01-30-2008, 01:51 PM Welcome to the Club!!!! :hi: The ABLS handles all anti-slipping acting like a Diff Locker so I'm pretty certain that no Limited Slip Additive is needed. As for coolant, I've just been using Prestone for mine. As far as I've ever known, coolant is coolant because radiators are all pretty much the same. Snake Slayer 01-30-2008, 01:54 PM Thanks for the warm welcome, I have been a lurker for awhile. So any of the green stuff should meet Nissan spec ? BlakSpyda 01-30-2008, 02:02 PM Welcome to CA Snake Slayer! So, how many snakes have you slayed! I have had to slay a few over the years!:D Pops 01-30-2008, 02:03 PM I'm certain that they're the same but I cannot find documentation to confirm. Here's what the manuals say: 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent 50% Demineralized or distilled water BlakSpyda 01-30-2008, 02:11 PM I'm certain that they're the same but I cannot find documentation to confirm. Here's what the manuals say: 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent 50% Demineralized or distilled water That is the standard formula also! Pops 01-30-2008, 02:12 PM Well, this confirms that it's good to go!!! :thumbup: http://www.prestone.com/products/antifreezeCoolant.php#antifreezeCoolant0 Prestone® Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is compatible with ANY antifreeze/ coolant – regardless of color – for use in ALL makes and models of cars and light duty trucks. This patented formula provides a high degree of performance durability and carefully balanced protection against temperature extremes and rust corrosion of all cooling system metals, including aluminum. Snake Slayer 01-30-2008, 02:16 PM Welcome to CA Snake Slayer! So, how many snakes have you slayed! I have had to slay a few over the years! None so far in the mada... a few in the vette :D BlakSpyda 01-30-2008, 02:26 PM Oh, you talkin' 'bout Cobras! I was talking about Black Snakes, Rattlers and Pythons! Hahahahaha! Pops 01-30-2008, 02:53 PM Oh, you talkin' 'bout Cobras! I was talking about Black Snakes, Rattlers and Pythons! Hahahahaha! Nah, a Vette saying "Snake Slayer" is roasting Vipers to send the Dodge Boys back home in shame. ;) JDMADA 01-30-2008, 02:53 PM long life anti freeze is suposedly good for 100k mles why change it at 30k? Pops 01-30-2008, 02:56 PM It's cheap and healthy so why not?? :D JDMADA 01-30-2008, 03:18 PM i just doubled check and the coolant is good for 5 years or 60k miles... i guess i be changing mine soon its pushing 60k miles already, but i will be using the HONDA coolant coz i get it for free at work. LOL! BlakSpyda 01-30-2008, 03:31 PM Nah, a Vette saying "Snake Slayer" is roasting Vipers to send the Dodge Boys back home in shame. ;) Vipers! That'll work too!:thumbup: http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/BlakSpyda/IMG_0234.jpg?t=1201721546 Snake Slayer 01-30-2008, 09:42 PM i just doubled check and the coolant is good for 5 years or 60k miles... i guess i be changing mine soon its pushing 60k miles already, but i will be using the HONDA coolant coz i get it for free at work. LOL! I am a GM guy having owned LS1, LS6 & LS7's all with GM/Dexcool crap I can tell you that the sludge and crap that builds up in radiators using long life coolants is amazing. For a total cost of under $20 to flush and refill its cheap insurance. Just my .02 | ||