Quick answer
Coolant by car make: pick your make to see the coolant its vehicle maker specifies (cited to owner's manuals and official parts sites where available) and the products whose makers state they meet that make's spec codes. Your owner's manual always decides, because specs vary by model and year.
Key takeaways
- 16 makes covered, from Toyota and Honda to Tesla.
- Vehicle-maker facts are cited, and coolant-maker claims are labelled as such.
- No year, make or model fitment claims.
- Search by the exact spec code with Find my car coolant.
- Independent: not affiliated with any vehicle maker.
Choose your make
| Make | What the maker specifies (summary) |
|---|---|
| Toyota coolant | Toyota coolant: Toyota's parts site lists Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (part 00272-SLLC2) as its genuine coolant. |
| Honda coolant | Honda coolant: Honda owner's manuals specify Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, a 50/50 premix (the gallon part is OL999-9011 per a Honda dealer). |
| Ford coolant | Ford coolant: a current Ford manual we checked lists Motorcraft Orange to WSS-M97B44-D and Motorcraft Yellow to WSS-M97B57-A2. |
| GM / Chevrolet coolant | GM / Chevrolet coolant: Chevrolet manuals specify DEX-COOL meeting GM Standard GMW3420 (which superseded GM 6277M), mixed 50/50 with clean water. |
| Chrysler, Jeep, Ram & Dodge coolant | Chrysler, Jeep, Ram and Dodge coolant: recent Mopar manuals specify OAT coolant to MS.90032, and Mopar sells it as 10-Year/150,000-Mile OAT (concentrate MS-90032, 50/50 M. |
| Nissan coolant | Nissan coolant: Nissan's parts store lists Nissan Long Life Coolant (Blue), part 999MP-L25500P, as its genuine coolant. |
| Hyundai coolant | Hyundai coolant: genuine Hyundai Long Life Coolant is a silicate- and borate-free pre-mix per Hyundai Mobis. |
| Kia coolant | Kia coolant: genuine Kia Long Life Coolant is a silicate- and borate-free ethylene-glycol pre-mix per Hyundai Mobis. |
| Subaru coolant | Subaru coolant: Subaru's parts site lists Subaru Super Coolant 50/50 Prediluted (SOA868V9272, superseding SOA868V9270) as its genuine coolant. |
| Mazda coolant | Mazda coolant: if your cap is marked FL22, Mazda recommends FL-22 coolant. |
| Volkswagen coolant | Volkswagen coolant: VW specifies coolant by the VW TL 774 standard. |
| Audi coolant | Audi coolant: Audi uses Volkswagen Group VW TL 774 coolant specs (G11, G12, G12+, G12++, G13 and G12evo correspond to different TL 774 letters). |
| BMW coolant | BMW coolant: BMW specifies its own coolant by code. |
| Mercedes-Benz coolant | Mercedes-Benz coolant: Mercedes approves coolants by MB sheet number. |
| Volvo coolant | Volvo coolant: Volvo parts retailers list genuine Volvo coolant concentrate 31439721, to be diluted 1:1. |
| Tesla coolant | Tesla coolant: Tesla specifies Tesla G-48, a phosphate- and nitrate-free ethylene-glycol 50/50 premix (do not add water). |
How these pages work
Each make page has four parts: what the vehicle maker itself publishes (with numbered citations), the genuine coolant if we list it, products whose manufacturer lists one of that make's spec codes, and products whose manufacturer only names the make in its application text. That last group is guidance only. Where we could not find an official source (BMW, Volvo), we say so and show only coolant makers' claims.
Not sure which coolant your car takes?
Find your coolant →Why spec codes beat colour
Vehicle makers specify coolant by code (WSS-M97B44-D, GMW 3420, MS-12106, TL 774-L, MB 325.6) or by a named genuine coolant (Honda Type 2, Toyota Super Long Life, Mazda FL-22, Tesla G-48). Colours overlap between chemistries and brands. Searching by code is the most reliable way to match a product to your manual. See which coolant does my car need?
When to see a mechanic
If you cannot find the spec, or the system holds an unknown coolant, ask a dealer or qualified mechanic.
Frequently asked questions
Does the coolant depend on the car make?
Yes, and often on model, engine and year too. Each vehicle maker sets its own spec. Some aftermarket coolants list several makers' specs.
Can I trust "fits all makes" coolants?
Check whether the product lists the exact spec your manual names. Several vehicle makers caution against relying on "universal" claims.
Is this site affiliated with vehicle makers?
No. Coolant.com is independent. Make names are used only to identify which vehicles a spec relates to.
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.