How to replace coolant
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How to replace coolant
just asking step by step guide in changing coolant. tried to change coolant by but gets about 2 liters of coolant..turned on 2 valves but just drip that amount..any other valves to open? or suggestion?
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PS: if you are doing a 90K mi service, you might consider trying to obtain the Toyota super long life coolant. This stuff is premixed...just dump it in. This means you need to completely drain the cooling system, though (ie, need to drain both left & right side banks + radiator). It lasts longer, like 60-90k mi vs. 30K mi. It costs twice as much. OTOH, if you are at 60K mi, it doesn't pay, since you'll have to drain the radiator/block again when the timing belt is done at 90K, so that extra money is wasted. I used Toyota long-life (30K mi) when I did my 60K service in Jan, will use SLL next time when the t-belt is done.
Another thing: if this is the first coolant change for your vehicle, you don't have to be as fastidious about flushing w/ distilled water. I'd be confident of just draining one V-bank + radiator. THe reason I had to flush mine so many times was the dealer serviced the vehicle before (CPO), and the dealer uses TAP WATER...BAD, BAD, BAD. The minerals (esp here in the desert) leave deposits in the system. Avoid those aftermarket coolants (like prestone) at any costs, and avoid mixing aftermarket w/ Toyota coolant (esp red with green).
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able to drain and fill coolant and took me some time though spc refill and drain with distilled water. i thought its a special distiled water but a guy from kragen just told me to buy from a supermarket instead..for a while i asked him if he is sure about it then it made sense...distilled water is distilled water no matter where you buy it..
i thought my friend opened 2 valves but he just drain the one at the bottom of the radiator...at least Jim Chow mentioned the 2 drain on both sides of the engine..i have to guess though where it was ..and took my chances to turn it using 10mm socket wrench and alas ...coolant coming out from it..but i only able to get nearly 2 gallons as i think you have to drain all plugs..
i thought my friend opened 2 valves but he just drain the one at the bottom of the radiator...at least Jim Chow mentioned the 2 drain on both sides of the engine..i have to guess though where it was ..and took my chances to turn it using 10mm socket wrench and alas ...coolant coming out from it..but i only able to get nearly 2 gallons as i think you have to drain all plugs..
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