Section 460 (Engine Cooling System): Coolant: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
- Drain engine coolant
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- Remove the radiator cap.
- Loosen the radiator drain plug (on the left side of the radiator lower tank) and engine drain plug, and drain the coolant.
- Close the drain plugs.
- Torque: 5 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in..lbf) for engine
- Fill engine coolant
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- Slowly fill the system with coolant.
- Use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.
- Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent and mix it with plain water according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Using coolant which includes more than 50 % [freezing protection down to - 35°C (-31°F)] or 60 % [freezing protection down to -50°C (-58°F)] of ethylene- glycol is recommended but not more than 70 %.NOTE:
- Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
- The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water).
Coolant Capacity (W/ Heater)Transmission Capacity M/T 6.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.6 Imp. qts) A/T 6.2 liters (6.6 US qts, 5.6 Imp. qts) - Reinstall the radiator cap.
- Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
- Refill the radiator reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "F" line.
- Check engine coolant for leaks .
- Check engine coolant specific gravity correctly .
- Slowly fill the system with coolant.