Fluid Flush / Replacement

[dILzNAK]

With many hours in the driver seat over the past few days one thing I continually think about is flushing and replacing fluids...

Brake & Clutch are on the top of the list.... anyone have a "kit" or thoughts on one? (power/vacuum bleeder)

front and rear axles, recommendations?

engine, already have Mobil One and filter...
(thoughts on finding an oil leak?)


Radiator and trany, only about 2 years old....

 

[gnob]

I "one man" bleed. See me for details.
On trans, diffs and cases. I have been buying a 5 gal pail. Most cost effective.
Check colvin oil on s stage.

 

[Andersej]

Toyota Front and Rear axle are easy to change the oil on. I believe they each hold around 2.5 quarts of 75-80w gear oil. I like Aric's idea on just buying a 5 gal pail of the gear oil. then you can get a hand pump for it and drain n fill em up.

There are test strips you can get to test if your coolant is any good (antifreeze). If you have doubts just drain and replace with 50/50 (green).

Oil leaks are best found when you pressure wash all of your motor and tranny off. Then take it for a drive for a few miles and then check.

 

[msav]

With many hours in the driver seat over the past few days one thing I continually think about is flushing and replacing fluids...

Brake & Clutch are on the top of the list.... anyone have a "kit" or thoughts on one? (power/vacuum bleeder)

front and rear axles, recommendations?

engine, already have Mobil One and filter...
(thoughts on finding an oil leak?)


Radiator and trany, only about 2 years old....

If you have an air compressor you can get a harbor freight bleeding kit. when I change my brake fluid I always suck all the fluid out the top of the reservoir, to avoid pushing nasty's through the master and the calipers/wheel cylinders. when doing brakes I always pull all the fluid out the reservoir then fill it up with fresh fluid, then pull the rest of the fluid out each caliper until it is clean.

I takes only a few mins to do a complete brake fluid change.

 

[dILzNAK]

Word, Thanks guys!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

So you are looking for a better way to drain all of your fluids instead of flopping it on it's side?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Oh dang...... That was good!

Your blinker fluid is leaking...... Hahahahaha

 

[dILzNAK]

So you are looking for a better way to drain all of your fluids instead of flopping it on it's side?

Oh dang...... That was good!

Your blinker fluid is leaking...... Hahahahaha

HEY! That's enough outta the two of you!

 

[Kief]

There is some buzz on 70/30 and deionized H20 vs. distilled.. I've done 50/50 but am sticking with 70/30 and distilled cuz I have some. I have hard water and have had issues with using well water- you are on City so I don't know if it is an issue.
5 gal bucket and a pump that mounts on the bucket- way easier and lasts a long time. Dispose of in milk jugs at the recycle center for free. Antifreeze cost a little to dispose of try Thermal fluids...

 

[Russ in California]

I've looked for "de-onized" water for work...didn't happen! And I looked hard locally. Distilled is good. Check rad fluid for voltage regularly. I believe .3 volts is maximum allowable.
Off ya go...