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DIY Coolant Service Question & Advice needed.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GibbsTacoma, Dec 10, 2024.

  1. Dec 10, 2024 at 7:25 AM
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    GibbsTacoma

    GibbsTacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Question yall:
    For a DIY Coolant Service, should I just perform a drain from the drain plug & reservoir and refill w/o draining from the block (the 2 drain bolts near each wheel well) OR do I need to drain the block as well? I'm nervous about those two small bolts near the block. Thanks In advance.
     
  2. Dec 10, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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    Coopsdaddy

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    Just drain the radiator.
    Drive a week and do it again and maybe even one more time.
    Than don’t worry about it again for 5 plus years.
     
  3. Dec 10, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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    GibbsTacoma

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    Thanks. Will do.
     
  4. Dec 10, 2024 at 8:29 AM
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    TacoSR523

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    Drain and fresh refill.
     
  5. Dec 10, 2024 at 8:32 AM
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    Chris(NJ)

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    this is what I do. Every other oil change (~8k oci) I do a fresh gallon.
     
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  6. Dec 10, 2024 at 8:43 AM
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    tacobp

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    Installed a Pop n Lock,,That's it !..Bone stock
    Drain and fill the rad..that's all I do..Oh...I do use toyota coolant..
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    You can. I did once.

    after that I do the radiator. Like when I did the water pump. My upcoming denso rad replacement plan is use 2 jugs. Drain from rad. Doesn’t need more than that given its history.
     

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