Coolant: Red Vs Pink

[PCM]

Can anyone clarify what I should top up my 2003 RX with in terms of coolant?

The handbook seems vague, and I've also read long threads elsewhere on the virtues of Red and Pink coolant.

[RXJasonRX]

Hello as far as I am aware Lexus Birmingham where I take my RX has always uses the red fluid and in fact I did not know there was a pink. Maybe other people will know more.

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[ColinBarber]

Red is long life coolant and needs replacing every 2 years, pink is super long life and is replaced every 5 years (after the initial 10 year factory fill). I think a 2003 RX uses Red, check your service schedule and typically there is a sticker to indicate extra long life coolant is used.

Toyota red coolant sometimes needs to be diluted with demineralised water, typically it is pre-mixed for supply in the UK.

[steve2006]

An article I read in a motoring magazine seems to suggest that green coolant is good for 2 years and red for 5 years.

I've just bought 5 litres of Toyota red concentrate to replace mine after 5.

[ColinBarber]

I think the initial Red factory fill lasts 4 to 5 years, but then needs to be changed every 2 to 3 years according to the service schedule - I'm sure it actual lasts longer than that though.