Any "how to's" on changing the radiator fluid?

hate2work · 10-22-2008, 03:53 PM

My truck is now 2 years old, and I'd like to put in some new Toyota Red coolant/antifreeze.

Can someone give me a quick tutorial about doing that? I don't think it needs to be flushed, just drained and refilled with the same amount.

TIA~

chris4x4 · 10-22-2008, 05:43 PM

2 Years isnt that long for the coolant, Bu, On the bottom of the radiator you will see a drain valve. Take the cap off the radiator, and drain the coolant thru the drain valve. After it slows, close the valve, top off the coolant, then start the engine and let it run for a while with the cap off. Add coolant as you see the level drop.

hate2work · 10-22-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

2 Years isnt that long for the coolant, Bu, On the bottom of the radiator you will see a drain valve. Take the cap off the radiator, and drain the coolant thru the drain valve. After it slows, close the valve, top off the coolant, then start the engine and let it run for a while with the cap off. Add coolant as you see the level drop.

Yeah, I know I'm being a little anal about it, but I'm doing most of the other fluids so I might as well do that as well, right?

Thanks Chris

P. Bauer · 10-30-2008, 09:53 AM

By the way, I'd use the Toyota Pink Coolant, the Red is the old formula for the older model vehicles. I honestly don't know if there is a difference other than color, but they recommended to replace with the same style that was factory-filled.

10-22-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
hate2work Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9431 Location: Washington State Posts: 73 06 standard cab 2006 Regular Cab Automatic	Any "how to's" on changing the radiator fluid? My truck is now 2 years old, and I'd like to put in some new Toyota Red coolant/antifreeze. Can someone give me a quick tutorial about doing that? I don't think it needs to be flushed, just drained and refilled with the same amount. TIA~

10-22-2008, 05:43 PM	#2
chris4x4 Western Aliance: Fix it Division Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Posts: 5,944 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	2 Years isnt that long for the coolant, Bu, On the bottom of the radiator you will see a drain valve. Take the cap off the radiator, and drain the coolant thru the drain valve. After it slows, close the valve, top off the coolant, then start the engine and let it run for a while with the cap off. Add coolant as you see the level drop. __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

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10-30-2008, 09:53 AM	#4
P. Bauer Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9496 Location: San Jose Posts: 71 06 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off-Road 2006 Access Cab Manual TRD S/C :: Intake Camburg SwayAway Magnaflow American Racing Donahoe Racing Wheelers OffRoad	By the way, I'd use the Toyota Pink Coolant, the Red is the old formula for the older model vehicles. I honestly don't know if there is a difference other than color, but they recommended to replace with the same style that was factory-filled.