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coolant change

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rcmslm, Jan 9, 2015.

  1. Jan 9, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    rcmslm

    rcmslm [OP] Active Member

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    Went in for oil change and tech says my water pump is weeping just a little.
    But the truck does have 203k miles with original pump.
    Has anybody flushed the system and went with 50/50 green glycol?
    Why I ask all of our other vehicles which are gm I flushed and used it.
    So I could use one bottle for topping off instead of having the toyota pink stuff,
    dexcool,and the green.I was going to change out the pump,thermostat,
    belt,and check the idlers.
     
  2. Jan 9, 2015 at 4:03 PM
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    Drivesector

    Drivesector Well-Known Member

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    At 203k I would personally stick with the same toyota pink stuff rather than changing things up. That's just me though.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    Lester Lugnut

    Lester Lugnut Well-Known Member

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    Use Dexcool if you want a cooling system that gels up. Been there. Done that.

    As stated by Drivesector - stick with the pink stuff sold at dealerships.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    rcmslm

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    No dexcool..I just flushed that crap out of the grand prix.took 2.5 hours.
    The new green stuff is silicate free .
     
  5. Jan 9, 2015 at 5:19 PM
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    Lester Lugnut

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