Quick answer
Prestone coolant in our directory means 22 products from Prestone. The manufacturer names 2 chemistries across them (IAT, OAT). The spec codes it lists most often are Cummins CES 14439, WSS-M97B51-A1, WSS-M97B55-A. Pick by the spec in your owner's manual, not by brand or colour.
Key takeaways
- 22 Prestone products listed, each linked to its source.
- Forms: not published (12), Premix 50/50 (6), Concentrate and Premix 50/50 (2), Concentrate (2).
- 5 of 22 list at least one OEM or industry spec code.
- Approvals are shown as the manufacturer states them ("meets X per Prestone"), not as our endorsement.
- No prices, ratings or rankings.
Prestone coolant at a glance
Prestone products in this directory are made or sold by Prestone. We list 22 of them, 22 car/light-vehicle. Listed chemistries: not published (16), OAT (4), IAT (2). Listed colours: not published (9), Yellow (2), Orange (2), Blue (2), Green (2), Purple/Fuchsia (1), Purple (1), Red (1), Pink (1), Violet (1). 17 of 22 state a service life, and 6 make a "free of" claim (for example silicate-free or nitrite-free).
These counts describe what Prestone publishes, not how good a product is. A product with no listed spec codes may still meet them. It means the manufacturer did not print them on the page we checked.
Prestone coolant products
Click a product for its full spec table, the manufacturer's exact approval wording, compatibility notes and sources. You can also open several products in Compare coolants.
| Product | Chemistry | Colour | Form | Spec codes listed | Service life (claimed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestone All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant (Universal) | not published | not published | Concentrate and Premix 50/50 | 0 | 10 years/300,000 miles |
| Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant with Leak Detect | not published | not published | Premix 50/50 | 0 | up to 10 years or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone Command ESI Precharged Antifreeze + Coolant | IAT | Purple/Fuchsia | Premix 50/50 | 8 | not published |
| Prestone Command Nitrite Free Extended Life Antifreeze + Coolant | OAT | not published | Concentrate | 1 | not published |
| Prestone Command Nitrited Extended Life Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | not published | Premix 50/50 | 1 | not published |
| Prestone Cor-Guard Command Nitrite Free Extended Life Antifreeze + Coolant | OAT | not published | not published | 0 | not published |
| Prestone Dex-Cool Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | not published | Premix 50/50 | 0 | up to 5 years/150,000 miles |
| Prestone Heavy Duty Antifreeze + Coolant 50/50 Prediluted | OAT | not published | Premix 50/50 | 0 | up to 600,000 miles/12,000 hours |
| Prestone MAX All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Yellow | not published | 17 | 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX American Vehicles (Orange) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Orange | not published | 0 | 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX American Vehicles (Purple) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Purple | not published | 0 | 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX Asian Vehicles (Blue) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Blue | not published | 0 | 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX Asian Vehicles (Green) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Green | not published | 0 | 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX Asian Vehicles (Red) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Red | not published | 0 | 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX European Vehicles (Blue) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Blue | not published | 0 | 5 years and/or 150,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX European Vehicles (Pink) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Pink | not published | 0 | 5 years and/or 150,000 miles |
| Prestone MAX European Vehicles (Violet) Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Violet | not published | 0 | 5 years and/or 150,000 miles |
| Prestone Platinum All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | not published | Concentrate and Premix 50/50 | 17 | 15+ years/up to 350,000 miles |
| Prestone Prime All Vehicles Yellow Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | Yellow | Concentrate | 0 | up to 5 years or 150,000 miles |
| Prestone Prime Conventional Green Antifreeze + Coolant | IAT | Green | not published | 0 | 25,000 miles / 2 years |
| Prestone Prime DEX-COOL Compatible Orange Antifreeze + Coolant | OAT | Orange | not published | 0 | not published |
| Prestone Universal Antifreeze + Coolant | not published | not published | Premix 50/50 | 0 | up to 10 years or 350,000 miles |
Chemistries Prestone lists
Chemistry is the inhibitor family that protects the metals in a cooling system. Here is what Prestone names across its products, with a short explanation of each family:
- not published (16 products): The manufacturer does not name the inhibitor technology on the source we checked.
- OAT (4 products): Organic Acid Technology: carboxylate inhibitors, normally silicate- and phosphate-free, used for long service intervals. GM Dex-Cool-type and Ford orange coolants are examples of OAT families.
- IAT (2 products): Inorganic Additive Technology: the traditional silicate- and phosphate-based "green" coolant with shorter change intervals.
Two products in the same family are not always interchangeable, because additive levels and approvals differ. See OAT vs HOAT vs IAT and G11, G12, G13 and G48.
Specs and approvals Prestone lists
These are the OEM and industry spec codes Prestone lists across its products. Each one reads as "meets [code] per Prestone". The manufacturer's own wording ("approved", "meets or exceeds", "recommended for") is quoted on each product page. A listing is the manufacturer's claim, not an approval by Coolant.com or by the vehicle maker unless the wording says so.
| Spec code (as listed by Prestone) | Family | Products listing it |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins CES 14439 | Cummins | 3 |
| WSS-M97B51-A1 | Ford | 2 |
| WSS-M97B55-A | Ford | 2 |
| WSS-M97B44-D | Ford | 2 |
| WSS-M97B57-A1/2 | Ford | 2 |
| GMW 3420 | GM | 2 |
| GM 6277M | GM | 2 |
| MS-12106 | Chrysler / FCA / Stellantis | 2 |
| MS-7170 | Chrysler / FCA / Stellantis | 2 |
| MS-9769 | Chrysler / FCA / Stellantis | 2 |
| MB 325.0 | Mercedes-Benz | 2 |
| BMW N 600 69.0 | BMW / MINI | 2 |
| VW TL 774 (variant not stated) | Volkswagen Group | 2 |
| JIS K2234 | Japan (JIS) | 2 |
| Nissan L25500P | Nissan | 2 |
| Hyundai/Kia MS591-08 | Hyundai / Kia | 2 |
| Volvo 1286083 | Volvo | 2 |
| Honda Type 2 | Honda | 2 |
| Detroit Diesel 7SE298 | Detroit Diesel | 1 |
| Navistar CEMS B-1 | Navistar | 1 |
| TMC RP-329A | TMC (heavy-duty truck) | 1 |
| TMC RP-338A | TMC (heavy-duty truck) | 1 |
| TMC RP-351 | TMC (heavy-duty truck) | 1 |
| SAE J1034 | SAE | 1 |
| SAE J1941 | SAE | 1 |
Industry test standards listed: ASTM D3306 (6), ASTM D4985 (6), ASTM D4340 (1), ASTM D6210 (1). ASTM D3306 covers light-duty glycol coolants, D4985 and D6210 cover heavy-duty coolants, and D8039 covers propylene-glycol fluids for data-center cooling.
Not sure which coolant your car takes?
Find your coolant →How to choose a Prestone coolant
- Find the spec in your owner's manual (or the label on the coolant reservoir cap). It may be a code such as WSS-M97B44-D, GMW 3420, MS-12106, TL 774-G or MB 325.0, or a named factory coolant.
- Check whether Prestone lists that exact code. Use the table above, or type the code into Find my car coolant. Letter suffixes matter: TL 774-G is not TL 774-J.
- Open the product page and read the wording. "Approved" is stronger than "meets or exceeds", and both are stronger than "recommended for vehicles requiring".
- Choose premix or concentrate. Prestone lists 2 concentrate and 6 premix products here (some are sold both ways). Premix avoids mixing errors; concentrate must be diluted with distilled or deionised water. See premix vs concentrate.
- Do not mix chemistries. If the system already holds a different coolant, check the mixing checker or flush first. See can you mix coolant?
What Prestone does not publish (on the sources we checked)
We do not fill gaps with guesses. Where Prestone's page or sheet leaves a field out, we mark it "not published":
- chemistry: not published for 16 of 22
- colour: not published for 9 of 22
- freeze point: not published for 19 of 22
- service life: not published for 5 of 22
- data sheet link: not published for 19 of 22
The bottle label, the full data sheet or Prestone's technical helpline may give more detail.
Where to buy Prestone coolant
22 of 22 Prestone product pages here carry retailer links. These are the links Prestone itself shows on its product page, or its official parts store. We add none of our own, and they are not affiliate links. Many retailers block automated checks, so each link is labelled with its check status. We do not show prices.
When to see a mechanic
If you are not sure which coolant your vehicle needs, if the system has been topped up with an unknown coolant, or if you see overheating, coolant loss or a sweet smell, see a qualified mechanic or dealer. See coolant leaks.
Frequently asked questions
What type of coolant is Prestone?
Prestone lists 22 products here. The chemistries named are not published (16), OAT (4), IAT (2). There is no single "Prestone type". Check the product that matches your manual's spec.
What colour is Prestone coolant?
Colours listed: not published, Purple/Fuchsia, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Blue, Green, Red, Pink, Violet. Colour is a dye, not a spec, so match the spec code rather than the colour.
Which Prestone coolant meets Cummins CES 14439?
3 Prestone products list Cummins CES 14439: Prestone Command ESI Precharged Antifreeze + Coolant, Prestone Command Nitrite Free Extended Life Antifreeze + Coolant, Prestone Command Nitrited Extended Life Antifreeze + Coolant. Confirm the wording on each product page.
Is Prestone coolant premix or concentrate?
Both forms may exist. Here the forms are: Concentrate and Premix 50/50 (2), Premix 50/50 (6), Concentrate (2), not published (12).
Is Coolant.com affiliated with Prestone?
No. Coolant.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Prestone. We name the brand only to identify its products.
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.
Sources
- Prestone source 1 (checked 22 Oct 2026)
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