What coolant to top off?

[Sh40674]

2016 CX-5 2.5L...I believe it has the fl22 coolant (blue stuff)...It's got very low miles but I'm wondering what I can use to top off a couple inches of coolant? Dealership wants 40 dollars here for a jug...What is safe to mix?

 

[cz5gt]

FL22. The oem bottle is only in a big jug. Ready to use, premixed. Its actually greenish color
Check other dealers, its usually cheaper...I think around 25$

 

[yrwei52]

2016 CX-5 2.5L...I believe it has the fl22 coolant (blue stuff)...It's got very low miles but I'm wondering what I can use to top off a couple inches of coolant? Dealership wants 40 dollars here for a jug...What is safe to mix?

How many miles on your 2016 CX-5, and what is the coolant level currently in the reservoir between “F” and “L” marks?

Yeah the Mazda genuine FL-22 coolant seems to be in shortage right now, and the price, like everything else nowadays, keeps going up drastically too. The one gallon jug used to be ~$20 now is around ~$40 (with shipping) if you can find one online!

If you don’t plan to keep the CX-5 long, and the coolant level is above “L” mark, you may get by to top off with distilled water. Or just find any FL-22 compatible coolant and top it off.

If you plan to keep the CX-5 over 120,000 miles or 10 years (from car manufacture date) which is the scheduled coolant replacement interval, keep using Mazda genuine FL-22 coolant topping off, and save the rest for the coolant replacement in the future.

 

[Sh40674]

Ok.. does one by chance know the cheapest place to get it?

 

[Conrad 16.5]

Ok.. does one by chance know the cheapest place to get it?

You'll need to dilute this but here you go.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

You'll also see a 5 liter jug on that page, that's what I bought. It was $35 at that time.

 

[Jmaz]

Last summer I changed out my coolant at the 6 year mark. I used an FL-22 equivalent. It's the ZEREX Asian formula that is colored blue. It cost $15 a jug (premix) at Advance Auto with the 20-25% discount for order online for store pickup. The OEM coolant is green.

 

[Mazdiod2]

I haven't changed mine yet but I've added a cup or two of distilled water.

Just make sure any aftermarket coolant uses the same chemistry.

 

[yrwei52]

Ok.. does one by chance know the cheapest place to get it?

After further research, to my surprise that the genuine Mazda Extended Life Coolant FL-22 somehow is nowhere can be found on Amazon and eBay. I then called my Mazda dealer to find out the part number and price, The part no. is 0000-77-508F-20 and the MSRP is $25.32. Your Mazda dealer definitely was trying to rip you off selling it for $40! You can try to order it online and the price is lower than MSRP, but you have to pay shipping in most cases. Of course you can try to find a local Mazda dealer who is willing to sell the OEM coolant for list price or matching the online price.

And be aware that 0000-77-508F-20 is a new part number for Mazda FL-22 coolant which supersedes the previous part no. 0000-77-508E-20.