colfax

So where does one put anti freeze into the radiator?
I have read one person say there is no "cap", is this true, if so how do you do and drain and fill?

Really I just want to add some fluid, IF I can get the damn plastic rivets out and remove the cover then do I just fill the overflow tank back up to the middle mark?

mdpresco

You may already know this:
Plastic Rivets: If they are original, push down the center and they will release. You may need a tool (screwdriver) to lift them out of the hole. Reset them by pursing the center stem back through. After inserting them back in the hole, set them by pushing the center down flush.

Coolant fill: With the panels off, you will see the cap on the reservoir. Does your car still have Toyota coolant? Refill with super long life Toyota premixed pink coolant. After my water pump replacement it took two or three times, with the engine cold to get it full since I didn't remove the vent plug on the radiator.

colfax

mdpresco, thank you for the reply
so how will I know how much anti freeze to add when I get the radiator cap off?
looking down in there with a flashlight to maybe see a mark to fill or something?
thanks!

sha4000

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There are 2 lines. High and low.

mdpresco

mdpresco

Normally you should not have to add coolant. While you have the panels off, get a mirror and look for a trail of pink crystals under the water pump on the front of the engine. There are other places leaks can occur but this is the most common.