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27/01/2022 6:07 pm
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Coolant question. I recently purchased a 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo. Only had it a week, so i am trying to familiarize myself with this car. I noticed today after checking over the engine bay that the coolant level is below the MIN Mark. I did some research and realize the car needs the Orange OAT Coolant recommended by FIAT. So I looked at the reservoir and it seems to be a pink in colour.
What should I top it up with?
Yes I will do a full flush in the spring when it is not -15c outside in Ontario.
Thanks in advance
M
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27/01/2022 6:30 pm
I would buy the Fiat recommended stuff.
It's likely the same stuff, just with a different color dye added.
Or if you're only adding a pint or less, then straight water will work too, and shouldn't dilute it too much.
You can pick up an antifreeze tester very cheaply just to make sure you have adequate freeze protection.
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27/01/2022 6:40 pm
OAT Organic Acid Technology.
| COLOR | TYPE(S) OF COOLANT | COMMON CARS THAT USE THIS COLOR |
| Green | IAT | Pre-1994 GMs Pre-2001 Chryslers & Fords (except some '99 models) |
| Orange | OAT or HOAT | Post-1995 GMs Post-2012 Chryslers & Fords |
| Amber | OAT or HOAT | Post-2002 Chryslers & Fords |
| Blue | OAT or HOAT | Select 1999 Fords Pre-2014 Volvos Post-2008 Teslas |
| Pink | HOAT | Post-2005 Audis, Volkswagens, & Porsches Post-2014 Jaguars & Land Rovers |
| Red | HOAT | Toyotas, Lexuses, & Scions |
| Purple | HOAT | 1997-2013 Jaguars & Land Rovers 2002-2011 Saabs |
