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Radiator Flush

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PhoenixTaco, Nov 24, 2013.

  1. Nov 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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    PhoenixTaco

    PhoenixTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am planning on flushing my radiator. Is there some type of form for step by step instructions so I don't fuck anything up? And what kind of coolant should I get and should I get radiator cleaner? Let me know thanks
     
  2. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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    sirsaechao

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    Toyota Red Long Life mixed with distilled or deionized water 50/50 is all I run. Don't mistake Toyota Pink that's comes with Gen2 and up. And Pink comes premixed.
     
  3. Nov 25, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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    My 04 1st gen. came with the Toyota Super Long Life (PINK) 100000 mile stuff. If it wont hurt anything, i would go with the 100000 mile pink stuff when you go to refill it. Also if your cooling system dosent have any build up of crap in there then i would just drain, flush with water and refill. No need to put chemicals in there if you don't have to.
     
  4. Nov 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM
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    I think that the plan. Im just gonna flush it out with water not put any chemicals in the radiator. Just refill it with the 50/50 fluid.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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    MowTaco

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    ^Good plan, although I'd even skip the water flush. You're never gonna get it all out of there, I typically just drain and refill with the same shit that was in it.
     

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