Is there a DIY for Replacing Engine Coolant?
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Hi, Is there a DIY for Replacing Engine Coolant? I searched the forum and checked the page where all the DIYs are located and I couldnt find a DIY for it.
I am very interested in learning the proper way of replacing engine coolant. A DIY with pictures and instructions would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am very interested in learning the proper way of replacing engine coolant. A DIY with pictures and instructions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi, Is there a DIY for Replacing Engine Coolant? I searched the forum and checked the page where all the DIYs are located and I couldnt find a DIY for it.
I am very interested in learning the proper way of replacing engine coolant. A DIY with pictures and instructions would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am very interested in learning the proper way of replacing engine coolant. A DIY with pictures and instructions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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1.) Open the pepcock on the lower left hand(Driver) side of the radiator and drain it completely and replace the pepcock.
2.) Go to parts store and get yourself a bottle of Prestone Radiator flush and pour it into the radiator.
3.) Get a few gallons (6 or 7) of DISTILLED WATER and pour it into your radiator while the car is running with the heater turned high and fully blasted.
4.) Drive around for a day or two
5.) Drain the radiator again and flush it out with a gallon of distilled water.
6.) Now, get a gallon of Toyota Red antifreeze and first pour a gallon of distilled water into your radiator, then pour half a gallon of the toyota antifreeze in the car while the engine is running and heater is on full blast.
7.) Fill the rest of the radiator with distilled water until it overflows.
8.) Leave the radiator cap off the radiator and engine running for another 10-15 mins. with heater on so that any potential air pockets can evacuate.
9.) Tighten the radiator cap and you're good to go.
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Definately do not flush it with regular tap water since it contains alot of mineral which can cause deposit. What I would do is the following:
1.) Open the pepcock on the lower left hand(Driver) side of the radiator and drain it completely and replace the pepcock.
2.) Go to parts store and get yourself a bottle of Prestone Radiator flush and pour it into the radiator.
3.) Get a few gallons (6 or 7) of DISTILLED WATER and pour it into your radiator while the car is running with the heater turned high and fully blasted.
4.) Drive around for a day or two
5.) Drain the radiator again and flush it out with a gallon of distilled water.
6.) Now, get a gallon of Toyota Red antifreeze and first pour a gallon of distilled water into your radiator, then pour half a gallon of the toyota antifreeze in the car while the engine is running and heater is on full blast.
7.) Fill the rest of the radiator with distilled water until it overflows.
8.) Leave the radiator cap off the radiator and engine running for another 10-15 mins. with heater on so that any potential air pockets can evacuate.
9.) Tighten the radiator cap and you're good to go.
1.) Open the pepcock on the lower left hand(Driver) side of the radiator and drain it completely and replace the pepcock.
2.) Go to parts store and get yourself a bottle of Prestone Radiator flush and pour it into the radiator.
3.) Get a few gallons (6 or 7) of DISTILLED WATER and pour it into your radiator while the car is running with the heater turned high and fully blasted.
4.) Drive around for a day or two
5.) Drain the radiator again and flush it out with a gallon of distilled water.
6.) Now, get a gallon of Toyota Red antifreeze and first pour a gallon of distilled water into your radiator, then pour half a gallon of the toyota antifreeze in the car while the engine is running and heater is on full blast.
7.) Fill the rest of the radiator with distilled water until it overflows.
8.) Leave the radiator cap off the radiator and engine running for another 10-15 mins. with heater on so that any potential air pockets can evacuate.
9.) Tighten the radiator cap and you're good to go.
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The theory behind using distilled water is not the bacteria, it's the elements in it other than hydrogen and oxygen. Boiled water does not remove sodium, fluoride, Lead, etc... Boiling it won't remove any element that has a boiling point higher than water (about 212 degrees F)
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