I have green coolant in my car, is that normal?

Vbp6US · 08-31-2013, 04:49 PM

I've read that our cars should come with blue coolant but I noticed that my car has green coolant. My coolant reservoir is completely empty and I want to top it off so I thought I'd ask, can I add blue coolant to green coolant?

Thanks guys

1slow370 · 08-31-2013, 05:29 PM

not sure about mixing the two but most 09 cars got the green coolant as the blue came out right before the 2010 cars.

Vbp6US · 08-31-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

not sure about mixing the two but most 09 cars got the green coolant as the blue came out right before the 2010 cars.

Oh ok, so it's normal for my car then. Can I just top off the reservoir or do I have to flush the system altogether?

Thanks

DEpointfive0 · 08-31-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vbp6US

Oh ok, so it's normal for my car then. Can I just top off the reservoir or do I have to flush the system altogether?

Thanks

Top it off with Distilled water

critical · 08-31-2013, 06:50 PM

mine does

SPOHN · 08-31-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Top it off with Distilled water

The blue Nissan uses just has a higher service life.

Macey370z · 08-31-2013, 08:17 PM

Green coolant life is 30,000, blue coolant is good for 100,000. Don't mix them.

Vbp6US · 08-31-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Top it off with Distilled water

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

The blue Nissan uses just has a higher service life.

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Originally Posted by Macey370z

Green coolant life is 30,000, blue coolant is good for 100,000. Don't mix them.

Thanks guys. I'll just add some distilled water for now.

IDZRVIT · 09-01-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Vbp6US

I've read that our cars should come with blue coolant but I noticed that my car has green coolant. My coolant reservoir is completely empty and I want to top it off so I thought I'd ask, can I add blue coolant to green coolant?

Thanks guys

I would investigate as to why. The engine cooling system is closed loop and shouldn't lose any coolant unless there is a problem. Keep an eye on your reservoir level.

SPOHN · 09-01-2013, 08:54 AM

^ if the op has green coolant most likely someone changed out the fluid but didnt refill correctly. But yes you should top it off and keep a eye on it.

1slow370 · 09-01-2013, 09:57 AM

spohn as i said earlier green coolant is what us early 09 cars got blue came out towards 2010 it is most likely factory green.

SPOHN · 09-01-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

spohn as i said earlier green coolant is what us early 09 cars got blue came out towards 2010 it is most likely factory green.

Oh, sorry. I missed that.

Vbp6US · 09-01-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I would investigate as to why. The engine cooling system is closed loop and shouldn't lose any coolant unless there is a problem. Keep an eye on your reservoir level.

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

^ if the op has green coolant most likely someone changed out the fluid but didnt refill correctly. But yes you should top it off and keep a eye on it.

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

spohn as i said earlier green coolant is what us early 09 cars got blue came out towards 2010 it is most likely factory green.

I'll definitely keep an eye on it. I just filled it up so we'll see if it fluctuates with time.

I'm at 47k miles so I'm running into these maintenance type of issues it seems. :/ I'll be doing a complete flush sometime in the near future and going with blue coolant.

Vbp6US · 09-06-2013, 10:35 PM

As an update, the reservoir is still filled to the top. I do see some greenish dry powder looking stuff around one of the radiator hoses which leads me to believe that it came out of that. Are the clamps known to be bad on the early models?

I'm thinking of replacing the hoses with silicone but I've never had overheating problems (that I can tell) so I'd like to hear your thoughts please.

Thanks

1slow370 · 09-06-2013, 11:32 PM

no known issue with the clamps but you can never rule out a defect. it would seem a likely cause so long as it wasn't just spilled there, well you know what to replace first if it gets worse now.

08-31-2013, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	I have green coolant in my car, is that normal? I've read that our cars should come with blue coolant but I noticed that my car has green coolant. My coolant reservoir is completely empty and I want to top it off so I thought I'd ask, can I add blue coolant to green coolant? Thanks guys

08-31-2013, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	not sure about mixing the two but most 09 cars got the green coolant as the blue came out right before the 2010 cars. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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08-31-2013, 08:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Macey370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 30 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Green coolant life is 30,000, blue coolant is good for 100,000. Don't mix them. __________________ "Mind over matter, if it ain't mined it don't matter"

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	^ if the op has green coolant most likely someone changed out the fluid but didnt refill correctly. But yes you should top it off and keep a eye on it. __________________

09-01-2013, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	spohn as i said earlier green coolant is what us early 09 cars got blue came out towards 2010 it is most likely factory green. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

09-06-2013, 10:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	As an update, the reservoir is still filled to the top. I do see some greenish dry powder looking stuff around one of the radiator hoses which leads me to believe that it came out of that. Are the clamps known to be bad on the early models? I'm thinking of replacing the hoses with silicone but I've never had overheating problems (that I can tell) so I'd like to hear your thoughts please. Thanks

09-06-2013, 11:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	no known issue with the clamps but you can never rule out a defect. it would seem a likely cause so long as it wasn't just spilled there, well you know what to replace first if it gets worse now. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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