Coolant Type

[jeffdickstein]

I know this has been discussed before but I cannot figure out how to search for it. What coolant type does a 2011 Genesis take. Car has 126,000 miles on it and coolant needs a change. I know Hyundai makes green and pink types. Has any body used any aftermarkets? Any help is appreciated.

 

[Charlie1982]

My 2010 uses the green stuff specified for Asian vehicles (not the general-use "old type" green coolant), if that helps. Maybe stick a paper towel in the radiator fill neck and see what color the paper towel turns to, if you can't find out any other way?

Also, I can't figure out how/where the Search function is on this site, either! Maybe I'm just blind, but can someone point me to where the "Search" button/tab is located here? I would be grateful.

 

[jep604]

My 2010 uses the green stuff specified for Asian vehicles (not the general-use "old type" green coolant), if that helps. Maybe stick a paper towel in the radiator fill neck and see what color the paper towel turns to, if you can't find out any other way?

Also, I can't figure out how/where the Search function is on this site, either! Maybe I'm just blind, but can someone point me to where the "Search" button/tab is located here? I would be grateful.

Upper right edge of the blue banner. Box with the word and the magnifying glass

 

[Charlie1982]

Upper right edge of the blue banner. Box with the word and the magnifying glass

@jep604 , Interesting. That box isn't even showing up for me. No box, no magnifying glass, nothing labeled "search", zip, zero, nada. Any idea why that would be? It doesn't show up on my phone browser, either...

Also, @jeffdickstein , there are a number of aftermarket coolants that essentially claim to work "in any car anywhere", but I haven't researched them enough to know how accurate that is. Some coolants have different additives mixed in than others, and I don't know how big of a deal that is, either.

 

[Charlie1982]

Never mind, the Search box is apparently hidden if you view the site with an ad blocker...

 

[jep604]

@jep604 , Interesting. That box isn't even showing up for me. No box, no magnifying glass, nothing labeled "search", zip, zero, nada. Any idea why that would be? It doesn't show up on my phone browser, either...

Also, @jeffdickstein , there are a number of aftermarket coolants that essentially claim to work "in any car anywhere", but I haven't researched them enough to know how accurate that is. Some coolants have different additives mixed in than others, and I don't know how big of a deal that is, either.

I think it was a search engine issue according to Sal. I became a "sustaining member" and mine works. $20 per year is a small price to pay for the knowledge I pick up on the website.