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Radiator Suggestions 2004 3.4 Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PMR85, Jan 18, 2023.

  1. Jan 19, 2023 at 8:57 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Look like rust from using tap water. Mine after 6 years still look silver in the fins/core, not red with stuff clogged between the row.

    I'll snap some pictures tomorrow
     
  2. Jan 19, 2023 at 9:21 PM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Just tossed my Denso (unrelated reasons) after about 4-5 years with the same coolant, never flushed, and it never looked anywhere close to that.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2023 at 9:22 PM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    I can also attest that Denso definitely runs 5-10 degrees cooler than my new Murray.
     
  4. Jan 19, 2023 at 9:33 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    The Murray core is single row and IIRC 3/4~1" thick compared to Denso 2 row core that is 1.5" thick. That explains why it's running hotter
     
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