91 4Runner Antifreeze question

[Cujo31]

Hello ... I just bought a 91 3.0 V6 4Runner. There was no Owners Manual so I called Toyota for basic info. One thing they told me is that I MUST use RED Antifreeze as it was specifically designed for Toyota. I went to AutoZone and of course they did not have red, in fact no place have I found red Antifreeze. Is this a must? It is 28 bucks for a gallon! I need to flush it because it currently has green and I dont feel cozy having green in there. My question is, is that true? Do I need to run RED in my truck?

Thank you
John

 

[wolfgang]

Green is just fine make sure it says for aluminum blocks/heads. The red is super long life though - not sure what that means - 5 years?

 

[fourwd1]

I've never run anything but regular Prestone green in any of mine.

 

[Cujo31]

So I should return the red? This certainly makes me feel better. I do not know what type is in the radiator right now, so should at least flush that out to make sure. What brand do you guys use?

~Cujo

 

[wolfgang]

Like I said no reason to. Red is only available from Toyota dealer - hence inflated price.

 

[Cujo31]

Thank you Wolf! I will return it ... 28 bucks a gallon is just way over the top. I am just trying to get all the fluids changed so I know what is in there and I can keep my own personal record of it. I appreciate both of your guys' input.

~Cujo

 

[Bens4runner]

mine has green in it,and thats all any of my toyotas ever had in em, but if you ever did need red, go to semi truck dealer or the like, we sell extended life red Cat or Cummins for like $17 a gal. at Freightliner.:whip2:

 

[fishrod]

I've never run anything but regular Prestone green in any of mine.

Sweet, I use the same.