![]() One thing people dont realize is that just because your coolant is up to temp, doesnt mean your oil is up to. Its not a problem, the engine is just warming up. So yes even if its resting at 100 degrees, its not 'warm'. I dont know what the threshold for the light is but coolant usually gets 200 degrees when the car is warm. The key difference is, the coolant generally reaches its highest temps when youre in stopped. Its like how the temperature gauge on an older car reads low until it warms up. And Im sure that if/when my red coolant temp light every goes on (it hasnt ever), the oil temperature will also be abnormally high. The 50/50 mix does give you the best, or should I say "easiest" mix for good overall protection, but you're better off price-wise by buying a gallon container of 100% antifreeze and a gallon of distilled water and mixing it yourself. My guess the purpose of that light is to make sure you are aware the car is not up to full temp, so that you dont go revving the crap out of engine before it is up to temp. The blue coolant light goes out every day, about the same time my oil reaches 100degF give or take a few degrees. The 1-2 mins of warm up not only warms up the engine but makes sure the heads are sufficiently oiled. You could drive it while it’s blue but It’s like going for a run without stretching. If you drain and fill, the best insurance is a 70%/30% antifreeze/water mix, as that gives the optimal antifreezing and boilover protection. It just needs to get to a proper running temp before you give it any gas to prolong the life of the engine. Normally, if you're low on coolant, it's recommended that you top the system to the proper fill line with straight 100% coolant to refresh the anti-corrosion chemicals which break down over time. because they contain minerals which can contaminate the vehicle's cooling system, causing blockages which result in unequal pressures, leaks and possible water pump failure. Yes, distilled water should be the only type of water used to mix with antifreeze. The only caveat is that the container mentions "American?Asian/European" vehicles, so I guess there aren't any Australian manufacturers, lol? It also states that it won't void any vehicle manufacturer's waranty. Prestone is guaranteed for all vehicles no matter what make or model of car or light duty truck and can be used with any color of antifreeze. It pretty much has to be that way because if you picked an off brand which was questionable and had failures because of it, that would reflect very poorly on the chain's brand name. ![]() Our "Strauss" brand antifreeze was made by one of the major manufacturers and rebranded with our "Strauss" name. Wamart's brand name is most likely made by one of the major manufacturers of antifreeze and rebranded with their name.
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