Is Mopar coolant orange?
Yes. Mopar’s official extended-life antifreeze/coolant is orange in color, and FCA/Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge vehicles that require Dex-Cool-style OAT coolant typically use this orange formulation. The color helps indicate the type, but you should always verify with your vehicle’s owner manual or Mopar part specifications before refilling or mixing.
What the orange color means for FCA vehicles
In modern FCA vehicles, orange coolant usually signals an OAT (organic acid technology) extended-life formulation designed to protect aluminum engine components and provide long service intervals. It is not interchangeable with green or yellow coolant formulations, which are typically conventional IAT or HOAT types. Always match the exact specification your vehicle requires.
How Mopar orange coolant is used
To avoid overheating and corrosion, use the exact Mopar orange coolant specified for your engine. Most FCA engines that require Dex-Cool-style coolant will use orange, but some older or specialized engines may require a different color; verify with the manual or a dealer.
Key checks to confirm you’re using Mopar orange coolant correctly:
- Check the owner’s manual or the under-hood label for the required coolant specification (look for Dex-Cool–type, OAT, or Mopar orange label).
- Inspect the product label: Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant Orange is sold specifically in an orange-tinted formulation.
- Confirm vehicle compatibility if you’re mixing with sealed cooling system components; avoid using plain green or yellow formulations in FCA engines that require orange.
- If in doubt, contact a Mopar dealer or FCA service to confirm the exact specification for your VIN.
Following these checks reduces the risk of compatibility issues and ensures the orange Mopar coolant will provide expected protection.
Best practices for replacing or topping up with Mopar orange coolant:
- Only use Mopar orange coolant or a listed equivalent that meets FCA's Dex-Cool/OAT requirement. Do not substitute with non-OAT or green coolants unless the manual explicitly allows it.
- Use the dilution level specified on the bottle or manual; many Mopar orange coolants are pre-diluted, but verify before pouring.
- Fully flush the cooling system if you are replacing old coolant, collect and dispose of used coolant responsibly.
- Carefully bleed air from the cooling system after refill and check for leaks and proper temperature readings.
These steps help ensure the orange coolant performs as designed in FCA engines and reduces potential corrosion or blockages.
Summary
In short, Mopar offers an orange antifreeze/coolant that is designed for many FCA engines, and yes, it is orange. The key is to use the coolant type specified for your vehicle and not rely on color alone to determine compatibility. When in doubt, consult the owner’s manual or a dealership to confirm the correct coolant specification for your VIN.
What color is the Jeep Mopar coolant?
They are DIFFERENT COLORS! HOAT is Orange/Yellowish from the factory, and Orange/Pink if bought from the dealership in the black Mopar Jug. OAT Red or Purple from the Factory and Purple from the black Mopar jug you get at the dealership. Red OAT is the first gen and is no longer used.
Is Mopar antifreeze orange?
Mopar Antifreeze Coolant Orange 5 year 50/50 Prediluted 1 Gallon.
What color is mopar orange?
HEMI Orange, or TorRed for the Plymouth and Chrysler counterparts, is the center of a spirited debate. Is it orange? Is it red? The answer is both, the illusive color gives off orange hues in bright lighting and a reddish tone in darker lighting, resulting in the confusing difference in names.
Can you use orange coolant in a Dodge?
What color coolant does Dodge use? It's vital to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow.
