574 HST Coolant type???

[NMBlackBetty]

So we got another 574, but when this one was delivered we noticed the coolant level was low. Called the dealer and they said, "just throw in any kind of universal coolant". My problem with that is that the coolant in there now is RED and if memory serves me correctly Red and Orange coolants are not to be mixed with anything besides themselves.

Does anybody know what type of coolant the red coolant that TYM uses is? What the appropriate coolant to top it off with is.

Thanks

 

[5030]

What does the owners manual specify?

 

[NMBlackBetty]

What does the owners manual specify?

It doesn't specify. Only tells how to totally change it, and has no recommendation on the type.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

It doesn't specify. Only tells how to totally change it, and has no recommendation on the type.

Are you sure about that?

Should be a chart somewhere in your manual with recommended fluid types?

 

[WM75Guy]

For me the color is not what I go by anymore. I had a similar issue with my WM75. It got low but I couldn't tell what was in there, just didn't look right. I have green and orange but this looked different. I just changed the antifreeze and got new antifreeze from NH. It is OAT but is a blue color.

 

[5030]

Just keep in mind that standard Glycol (green or whatever color), is not compatible with the orange long life stuff and will coagulate in the cooling system and cause untold grief.

 

[nepa]

What does the owners manual specify?

I've seen three different TYM owners manuals for my T574 and there are mistakes on almost every page.

 

[nova3930]

Yeah, antifreeze color doesn't mean much anymore other than green being the same old green as always..... all sorts of coolant out there in every color of the rainbow and not even consistent rainbow colors. I miss the days that there was green and maybe dexcool and that was it.

Best bet is probably to call your dealer because even "universal" coolant, to me isn't a great idea to mix....