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Engine Coolant Question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bkrdave36, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. Jul 2, 2019 at 9:31 PM
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    bkrdave36

    bkrdave36 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've been looking but have not found any mention of which coolant to use for an 2006 6 cylinder Prerunner with auto trans.

    Any suggestions besides the obvious Toyota brand coolant?
     
  2. Jul 2, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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  3. Jul 3, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    Lester Lugnut

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    In addition to what's mentioned in post #2 - Walmart sells a Valvoline product for Toyota's.

    Zerex is apparently part of Valvoline as that product appears at the Valvoline web site.

    The WM Valvoline offering is cheaper than the Zerex product sold elsewhere.

    Could it be these 2 products have the same composition in spite of the price difference?
     
  4. Jul 3, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    Steve_P

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    Prestone is fine; there is nothing magic in the cooling system of a Toyota that warrants anything special.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    nudavinci64

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    You can get the toyota coolant cheap on Ebay. Thats where i bought it.
     
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  6. Jul 3, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    Bought mine from AutoZone, believe it was Pentofrost A4. Its a pink label
     
  7. Jul 3, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    mbrogz3000

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    I used some OEM Pink in the wife's rav4, and no issues so far. Looks, smells and tastes like Toyota's/Aisin SLLC pink koolade. I'm using the same stuff in my Tacoma when I get around to it.

    $30 for 1 gallon, concentrated, from Amazon, and distilled water for 90 cents per gallon. Can't beat it.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    bkrdave36

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    I got a gallon of the Zerex Asian pink for Toyota at OReillys this morning.

    My cooling system is being problematic.
    I put half the jug into my rad this morning.

    Its a new rad (10,000 miles ago) with new hoses.

    Can't find any leaks(yet) in my 06 DCSB V6 Prerunner. It has 315k miles.

    The motor runs fine, and the oil looks good. The transmission seems to be operating correctly.
    It was weird, yesterday when I left my job the temp gauge went up to the red after a few minutes when its normally at 1/4 to 1/3 from the cold end. It was hot, but not unusually hot yesterday (108°).

    I'm taking it to my friends shop Saturday to go through it and figure it out.
     
  9. Jul 3, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    AMarkham40

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    Have you tried changing the thermostat?
     
  10. Jul 3, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    06.... head gasket probs?!
     
  11. Jul 3, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    Will check on Saturday.
     
  12. Jul 3, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    Don't even go there!!!!!
     
  13. Jul 3, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    there is a production date mid 06 that headgaskets were changed... might wanna look up what your production date is
     
  14. Jul 3, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    I use this in all of my Toyotas. Have for some time. Zero issues. Finished 3 drain and fills on my '15 about 10k miles ago.
     
  15. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Where can I find that info?
     
  16. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    Just wondering....could the heater core be a cause? No known symptoms of HC failure that I can see.
     
  17. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    Lol anytime I see an 05 or 06 mention anything cooling system related, in my mind I’m like HEAD GASKET!!!!!!!
     
  18. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    Like the other nay sayers her have said. If I was to make 1 guess it would be head gasket. Sorry have to go with the odds since it’s an 06. Pretty awesome that you’ve got 315k on it!!!
     
  19. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    The reason I ask about heater core is Ive 20190703_194001_Burst01.jpg been noticing a "build-up" of something (that keeps coming back when I clean it) on my passenger side windshield.

    Maybe you can see it in the photo. Down at the bottom of the glass.

    And yes, that is a dead toad on my dash.
     
  20. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    If it is the head gaskets wouldn't I see oily bits in my coolant recovery tank or water bubbles on my dipstick?
     

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