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What do you use for coolant in your 3.4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 02blancotaco, Mar 9, 2020.

  1. Mar 9, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    I’m planning on doing a coolant flush on my 2002 Tacoma with the 3.4. I have read a lot of contradictory results on what coolant to use on the 3.4s. So what are you running, do you run the Toyota super long life coolant/antifreeze?

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    02blancotaco, Mar 9, 2020
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  2. Mar 9, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    Straight gallon of red OEM coolant with gallon of distilled
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    I use AISIN 50-50 and I buy it at O'reilly or Autozone. Works for me.
     
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    six5crèéd Be the light

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    Same here.
     
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    Wow at that price I would definitly buy that but I use valvoline/zerex red because it’s readily available at Walmart aaaaand I have a freeze plug I can’t get to right now leaking lol
     
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    Whatever 50/50 is on sale at O'Reilly's.
     
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    Toyota Red or Valvoline/Zerex red depending on availability.
     
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