Coolant question (1 Viewer)

[jacumja]

1998 4runner
253k miles

Last known documented Flush and fill or top off: Firestone 09

Current Coolant color: Green

There is nothing wrong with my cooling system I just saw a couple of threads regarding what to use and what not to use. But nothing definitive on if my Radiator is screwed now because the P.O. allowed firestone to throw in some Ectoplasm.
- Should I flush this immediately?
- Does my Radiator likely need to be replaced?
- If I do flush it what do I use now?


Can anyone give me a definitive answer on whats now going to fail on my truck. I'd like to have my ducks in a row as far as info goes prior to calling the Firestone manager with a bill. I posted this on Yotatech but got nothing so hopefully some of you guys can help. Also if there is a non year/series specific section this belongs in please move it. I looked but didn't see one.

 

[sseaman]

A good flush then a fill should be fine. Nothing really wrong with the green coolant, just shouldn't be mixed with red.

 

[jacumja]

Not to question you but I've read a lot of threads that make it sound like it does damage to the hoses and radiator. Can you or anyone else on here elaborate for me. I'm trying to get my learn on.

 

[smokey0066]

Just don't mix them otherwise it turns brown. If your system is green then use green. The only thing you really have to worry about is a failing transfer cooler.