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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Coolant Question ?

1998 4runner
253k miles

Last known documented Flush and fill or top off: Firestone 09

Current Coolant color: Green

There is nothing wrong with my cooling systems I just saw a couple of threads regarding what to use and what not to use. But nothing definitive on if my Radiator is screwed now because the P.O. allowed firestone to throw in some Ectoplasm.
- Should I flush this immediately?
- Does my Radiator likely need to be replaced?
- If I do flush it what do I use now?
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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wow nobody?
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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I have a 85 4runner and I use toyota red coolant, I dont no if you would use the same though
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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well since its painfully obvious that this ˟˟˟˟e isn't supposed to be in Asian vehicles. Can any Yota Tech here tell me what damage this has caused to my truck since Firestone put it in. I'm pretty sure a letter from my legal council with a bill for the repairs will get met with a check.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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If you feel that strongly about it by all means do what you feel is correct.

i run Pittpenn coolant( Green) in all of my Toyota Engines except for one and that is not due for change yet.

I change them out between 16 and 24 months unless the coolant is drained for another reason.

I never reuse coolant
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