Jeep thing

Need to replace some antifreeze in my jeep and need help with what is the best for my area, I live SoCal.

aldaman

I buy the OEM Mopar antifreeze. It doesn't cost too much....I believe the coolant color is pink. There may be aftermarket coolants that are compatible but I rather not mix them and stick with the original...

Jeep thing

Thank you.

Croce

I believe the aftermarket type you would need should be the Zerex G-05® Antifreeze. Thats what i used when i use to have a hemi

Eat-Sleep-Jeep

I also use Zerex G-05. Can be found at NAPA Auto Parts.

Hotspur

Does it really make a difference which brand antifreeze you use? I've got Peak, Texaco, Auto Zone and several others sitting here at the house... Just wondering if it hurts anything to use these brands.

ronjenx

Not so much the brand as the type of anti-freeze that makes the difference.

This is the type to use: MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology)
It doesn't have to be MOPAR, though.

dcharge74

I thought the same thing until the guy at the auto parts store told me otherwise. I was still skeptical, so I did a little research and for the most part, he was right. Here's some light reading about the differences.

Choosing The Right Coolant - Popular Mechanics

duneslider

I don't know why everyone is so against the mopar's stuff. I didn't think it was any more expensive than any other approves stuff. I guess if you are 100 miles from a dealer you may want to do something else. I drop by the deal twice a year and pick up filters, air filters, and other stuff I may need to keep on hand

tommyluv78

Is there a write up on changing the coolant?