2018 New Radiator or old model

[Fishinsea]

Hi all,

As I read through many posts I see that in 2018 the LC200 got updated radiators and am wondering how would
I tell if my 2018 has the old version or the new.

My build date is 05/18

Maybe someone can tell me what to look for as I have no idea but would like to know which one I have

Thanks again all

 

[sdnative]

A picture would probably be the easiest way to tell. The raised square area on top next to the filler neck with the part number printed on it.

Plenty of info here:

2008-2018 Radiator Failure and Public Service Announcement

All, I've been following this a bit since having purchased a 2010 LX with 57k miles. After having owned it a month I finally took some time to pull the covers off, and this is what I found. Three questions: 1) Does it appear to have simply been a radiator cap that wasn't entirely on? Note I...

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[Fishinsea]

I just uploaded pictures to my post

Thanks all

 

[bloc]

I just uploaded pictures to my post

Thanks all

that is the new design

 

[Fishinsea]

that is the new design

Dang, thats good !

Thank you for your input, it is appreciated

 

[CharlieS]

I have a new one sitting in the garage, here are some comparison photos.

Old:

New:

 

[El Skywalker]

that is the new design

I have a new one sitting in the garage, here are some comparison photos.

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New:
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G .d

 

[El Skywalker]

From factory 2016

 

[amitbh234]

What’s the factory part number of the new one? And will it fit a 2008 model?

 

[skrypj]

seriously, there is like 8 part numbers in this thread. Every picture has a different number.

 

[DanielW]

What’s the factory part number of the new one? And will it fit a 2008 model?

16400-50384

 

[amitbh234]

Thanks!

Does anyone have experience using any other radiators like Denso or Koyorad etc? I don’t think Denso is the OEM for the radiator on the cruiser. Thinking of going non-OEM for price and reliability since some people also had issues after replacement.

Does anyone know how much coolant I’ll need to replace? Some say 2gallons some say 4. Can I mix the Aisin Toyota pink premixed coolant with the Toyota pink?

 

[Sandroad]

Thanks!

Does anyone have experience using any other radiators like Denso or Koyorad etc? I don’t think Denso is the OEM for the radiator on the cruiser. Thinking of going non-OEM for price and reliability since some people also had issues after replacement.

Does anyone know how much coolant I’ll need to replace? Some say 2gallons some say 4. Can I mix the Aisin Toyota pink premixed coolant with the Toyota pink?

Go with OEM radiator. They are reliable, but often get damaged in shipping. Either get one from a dealer or one from an on-line parts dealer that knows how to ship one. The key is packaging more than the Toyota box. The amount of coolant depends on how much you drain out (block drains or just the radiator) and whether you try do a complete exchange. There are good threads on radiator replacement for guidance. All Toyota SLLC pink is pre-mixed and is the only thing I’d recommend using.

 

[bloc]

Thanks!

Does anyone have experience using any other radiators like Denso or Koyorad etc? I don’t think Denso is the OEM for the radiator on the cruiser. Thinking of going non-OEM for price and reliability since some people also had issues after replacement.

Stock is made by TRad, which is basically a subsidiary of Toyota. I haven't read of a single problem with the redesigned unit that wasn't caused by shipping damage.

 

[amitbh234]

Thanks. Ended up getting the new OEM unit for $330 shipped. Thanks for all your guys’ help.

Just need to find a good Indy shop near in Portland, OR or muster up the courage to do it myself. There are two videos showing how to replace the radiator two different ways but none of them shows how to put coolant back in and burp the system. My friend scared me from his experience with his radiator replacement when his radiator continued to bubble.

If you guys have a link to a good video please let me know.

 

[bloc]

Thanks. Ended up getting the new OEM unit for $330 shipped. Thanks for all your guys’ help.

Just need to find a good Indy shop near in Portland, OR or muster up the courage to do it myself. There are two videos showing how to replace the radiator two different ways but none of them shows how to put coolant back in and burp the system. My friend scared me from his experience with his radiator replacement when his radiator continued to bubble.

If you guys have a link to a good video please let me know.

Purging air is pretty easy as long as you can get the nose of the vehicle elevated somewhat, even a normal driveway incline will work. Level will require a bit more work.. just don't park it nose-down for the job.

Other than that trick you just keep dumping coolant in until it doesn't take anymore, wait a bit, top up, wait a bit, etc. Additionally the Lisle 24680 (or similar knock-off) coolant fill funnel can make it all a bit more convenient, holding coolant above the level of the radiator so it easily back-fills as air bubbles out. But not totally necessary.

 

[skrypj]

Purging air is pretty easy as long as you can get the nose of the vehicle elevated somewhat, even a normal driveway incline will work. Level will require a bit more work.. just don't park it nose-down for the job.

Other than that trick you just keep dumping coolant in until it doesn't take anymore, wait a bit, top up, wait a bit, etc. Additionally the Lisle 24680 (or similar knock-off) coolant fill funnel can make it all a bit more convenient, holding coolant above the level of the radiator so it easily back-fills as air bubbles out. But not totally necessary.

This. I just go over to the entrance of the local quarry and drive up one of the dirt piles

 

[Phantomx33]

I recently purchased a 2016 LC200 with 113k miles. Radiator looks brand new so it was probably replaced recently. Per carfax, there's a deer hit last year so maybe that's when it was replaced. Here's a picture of the sticker on the radiator -- looks to be the new version. Anyone can confirm?

 

[bloc]

I recently purchased a 2016 LC200 with 113k miles. Radiator looks brand new so it was probably replaced recently. Per carfax, there's a deer hit last year so maybe that's when it was replaced. Here's a picture of the sticker on the radiator -- looks to be the new version. Anyone can confirm?


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That actually looks like it may be the old style, but I can't tell for sure.. can you take another picture with better light and less zoomed in?

 

[Phantomx33]

That actually looks like it may be the old style, but I can't tell for sure.. can you take another picture with better light and less zoomed in?

Sure. Here you go.