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Radiator flush

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ncabrera, Nov 27, 2010.

  1. Nov 27, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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    ncabrera

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    I have a Taco 2007 with 40000 miles.Does anyone knows when should I flush the radiator fluid?
     
  2. Nov 27, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    WABOOM

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    Minnesota yeah sure ya betcha
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    debadged
    It's Dexcool, so 5 years / 100,000 miles
     
  3. Nov 27, 2010 at 2:51 PM
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    stmpjmpr

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    didnt know this. good to know. I have 77k miles and was thinking about this.
     
  4. Nov 27, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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    JKD

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    I believe the service interval after that first change is shorter, maybe 60,000 miles.
     
  5. Nov 27, 2010 at 6:38 PM
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    skytower

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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Either way, use the toyota brand stuff, it has all the right additives and it will match color wise. Light pink or dark pink.
    Check your water pump, while you're at it. Look for pink crust underneath. If present, the seal is leaking and the bearing will soon fail.
     

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