Mazda Repair: anti-freeze(type of coolant used), deisel engines, orange color


Question
James,
   I own a 1999 626LX auto,I bought it used,
   The anti-freeze is an orange color, I would
   like to know in that year make would that be
   a dex-cool they used or the regular anti-
   freeze,also if not dex-cool would you know
   who (brand)makes an orange or red anti-freeze
   in case I needed some besides mazda.

                       Thanks
                        Dom


Answer
Hi and thanks for writing,
If it is the original anti-freeze it would be the regular anti-freeze in it. But it may have been changed since it was bought new.
As for brands there are many different brands that make coolant in a range of different colours. Usually the red-orange anti-freeze is meant for larger deisel engines so I would think that this is not the original.
Sorry I can't be more specific with the brands but I would be listing a lot of brands if I listed the ones that produced red-orange anti-freeze. Even genuine mazda anti-freeze makes anti-freeze like this but it is used for their diesel engines.
hope this helps
don't hesitate to write back to me if you have any further questions and/or comments.
Stay Safe
James