Adding Pentofrost SF to OEM LR Coolant?

[Nechaken]

Going to change the aux coolant pump. Like the title says -- would there be there any harm in topping up the coolant system (filled with the OEM Land Rover Coolant - orange color w/ OAT) with Pentofrost SF (which I believe is also OAT technology, but pink in color) ? I believe, color aside, the two should be chemically compatible ? (they both meet the WSS M97B44 spec)

 

[ktm525]

Should be fine. I also use the Beck Arnley stuff.

 

[ktm525]

BTW what is an aux coolant pump?

 

[Nechaken]

BTW what is an aux coolant pump?

Circulates coolant between the charge air cooler and charge air radiator on the SCV6.

 

[ktm525]

great more plumbing!

 

[txfromwi]

I can't speak to your exact question, but Rover coolant is easy to get, so why make a change?

 

[Nechaken]

I can't speak to your exact question, but Rover coolant is easy to get, so why make a change?

Purely convenience. 5 min drive vs 30 min drive.

 

[txfromwi]

My coolant just shows up in a box at the front door.

 

[djkaosone]

While you're at it, this would be a perfect time to switch to dexcool. Dexcool is abundant EVERYWHERE and can find it at any remote gas station. You can probably find some Jeep guys carrying some out on the trails too. Just saying...

I swapped mine out 5 years ago and I'm more than happy with it. Just make sure you flush out the old stuff to clear/near clear before switching over.

 

[Nechaken]

While you're at it, this would be a perfect time to switch to dexcool. Dexcool is abundant EVERYWHERE and can find it at any remote gas station. You can probably find some Jeep guys carrying some out on the trails too. Just saying...

I swapped mine out 5 years ago and I'm more than happy with it. Just make sure you flush out the old stuff to clear/near clear before switching over.

Supposed to be a quick (1 hr) job with minimal loss of coolant (~ 1/4 liter) if you clamp hoses well... and I just did coolant last year when replacing crossovers