Is there a G-05 coolant with some color?

[brods]

Zerex G-05 has very little or no color compared to the factory fill. Does the Mopar version have a darker tint? Anywhere else to get the G-05 formula with more color?

I was debating switching to Fleetguard Complete ES OAT for a lifetime coolant, but I'll stick with the G-05 Hoat after reading this article on FCA's switch to OAT for extended service intervals http://articles.sae.org/11284/

 

[Wayne M.]

I think Fords "Gold" coolant has a bit more of that color to it but still hard to see. I'm happy with the Zerex. I can see it well in the rad and overflow.

 

[brods]

I have no problems with the Zerex G-05 other than after 40+ years of seeing coolant with color I still have an initial WTF, where did the antifreeze go? reaction when checking the coolant level with the clear stuff.

Wayne, with your experience would you flush the system with Fleetguard Restore or Restore Plus if it looked like this:

140K miles, last coolant change 7 years ago (oops), the coolant drained for the pump change was clear, no signs of debris or rust in the coolant. I'm on the fence about flushing the system with a cleaner before a complete drain and refill.