Coolant flush
06-17-2005, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ironmike4x4
Is the "red coolant" the same as GM's dexcool?
I also recommend the Redline Water Wetter treatment. I went for a 70% distilled/30% coolant mix for added performance.
06-17-2005, 08:57 PM
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Yes, it is. And the best place to get it is Walmart. It was just over $9 for a jug; $1+ less than Autozone.
I also recommend the Redline Water Wetter treatment. I went for a 70% distilled/30% coolant mix for added performance.
I also recommend the Redline Water Wetter treatment. I went for a 70% distilled/30% coolant mix for added performance.
Then I most definitely will stick to my green coolant/water mix.
11-10-2005, 11:47 AM
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ok so I've never done this before.
1) locate drain plug at bottom of radiator, and drain coolant.
2)refill with water, and run engine, and heater until clear water comes out of the drain hole.
3) drain water
4) refill with 50/50 toyota red/distilled water
5) burp system, by squeezing top radiator hose?
does that cover it? Or did I miss something?
TIA
1) locate drain plug at bottom of radiator, and drain coolant.
2)refill with water, and run engine, and heater until clear water comes out of the drain hole.
3) drain water
4) refill with 50/50 toyota red/distilled water
5) burp system, by squeezing top radiator hose?
does that cover it? Or did I miss something?
TIA
Last edited by sdastg1; 11-10-2005 at 11:48 AM.
12-09-2005, 10:56 PM
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You might want to get some coolant flush and mix it in with your first water fill and engine turn on.
Others might have opinions on the flush chemicals but I decided to do it since I had some pretty ugly/nasty stuff in the system from the previous owner.
Others might have opinions on the flush chemicals but I decided to do it since I had some pretty ugly/nasty stuff in the system from the previous owner.
12-10-2005, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
RWD, I paid $15+tax on the red stuff.
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