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Originally Posted by KathmanduCruiser
I am planning on doing the coolant flush (Toyo dealership wants to charge me $137 for it) within the next few days.
As far as I know from reading a bunch of posts about coolants, this is what I am planning on doing:
1. Get Super Long Life coolant.
2. Open the drain plugs and drain the existing coolant from the three drain plugs. Hvae a large bucket ready to collect old coolant.
3. flush the system with tap water.
4. Put the drain plugs back on and fill up with specified amount of coolant. Do not overtighten but rather remain true to torque specifications.
- no gaskets or any part replacements are needed
Questions:
How easy are the drain plugs to get to?
Any tips/tricks?
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Flush with distilled water NOT tap water (drain all the existing fluid out; fill back with distilled water; recirculate; drain and repeat until water is clear (or nearly clear). Fill with Long Life Red and distilled water. This is how I just did mine...worked great.
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