Adding Pentofrost SF to OEM LR Coolant?

[djkaosone]

Hmm... that's a good question about topping off with other brands of OAT coolants with different colors. If it was me, I'd put on my shoes and get oem. I wouldn't want to question the cooling system doing it's job over driving 30 mins away to get the right stuff.

I had my share of cooling issues to know that I would rather spend the extra time to do it correctly vs costing me in the long run.

 

[f1racer328]

When I replaced my radiator I just went for OEM coolant from the dealer. They sell the concentrated formula and it was surprisingly cheap.

 

[ktm525]

Any OAT coolant is going to work. This isn't 2005.

 

[Nechaken]

I've done a pretty deep dive on this and I'm pretty confident that any OAT coolant (that is also silicate free) will work without adverse effects on the cooling system.

Interestingly, OAT coolants started as free of phosphates and silicates, then a new class of Si-OAT has been released (mostly utilized by the Europeans).

The Pentofrost SF meets all of the specs and standards as the XLC Land Rover coolant. I should be 100% fine.

 

[powershift]

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

How long did it take to do the cross overs? I need to do mine. Did you need special tools?

 

[txfromwi]

How long did it take to do the cross overs? I need to do mine. Did you need special tools?

Depends of whether you have the V8 or the V6. Same in concept of course, but much more work with the V6.

Here are my videos that you might find useful. Crazy long, yes I know...