Is green coolant OK for LS1?
check the specs of the coolant recommended by the manufacturer(LS1), then buy the same spec coolant… colour THEN does not matter.
What coolant goes in a LS1?
Red Coolant ACDelco DEX-COOL Extended Life suitable for Holden VZ VE VF & LS1 V8 Genuine.
What antifreeze is green in color?
The Colors of Coolant
| TYPE | INHIBITOR TECHNOLOGY | COLOR |
|---|---|---|
| IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology) | Silicates | GREEN |
| OAT (Organic Acid Technology) | Organic Acids | ORANGE |
| HOAT (Hybrid OAT) | Silicates & Organic Acids | YELLOW |
| HOAT (Hybrid OAT, Phosphate-free) | NAP Free | TURQUOISE |
Is green antifreeze universal?
There are essentially three basic types of coolants: Traditional North American “green” antifreeze, the original “universal” formula that everybody used until the introduction of today’s extended-life coolants. For example, OAT coolants should not be used in a vehicle that specifies the use of a hybrid OAT coolant.
How much coolant does a ls1 take?
14.3 litres according to Nulon website. Yes the concentrated coolant is 50/50 and I would highly recommend demineralised water.
Are all green coolants the same?
And you do need at least a 70/30 antifreeze/water mix for the best results. Typically, Valvoline says, coolant comes in green. These different types of antifreeze all do broadly the same things. They prevent water from freezing and boiling off and inhibit corrosion and mineral deposits in the radiator.
Is Prestone antifreeze green?
Prestone is yellow, but many other coolant manufacturers use different colours. “These days, there’s no real reason for a coolant manufacturer to use a certain colour, so it’s not easy for you to know what chemicals are in the coolant just by seeing whether it’s blue, green, yellow or orange.
What cars use green antifreeze?
VW, Audi, and Porsche are OAT users, too, but most others have resisted. Instead of OAT, most new cars now use a “hybrid” antifreeze that’s formulated with both OAT and the silicate inhibitors from green (Japanese hybrids have different inhibitors). It comes in too many colors to pretend this type is color-coded.
