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Is non-mini coolant safe to use?

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Is non-mini coolant safe to use?

Is it alright to used non-mini coolant in the mini? I need to top off my tank its low. I have a bottle of peak 50/50 (re-mixed) wonder if it would be safe. Or would it blow of my radiator? lol

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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do a search it's been hashed over alot . some one once said here that mini does not make anti-freeze or oil . so ; there is an equivalant . i use just a really good 50/50 . change it often .
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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It looks like Longlife and Global Lifetime are both silicate and phosphate free. You should be fine using them to top up coolant. For a full flush, Zerex G-05 is a very good replacement for the factory stuff.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Thanks for the info.
 
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