Where does the antifreeze go in a Toyota Corolla?
In most cars today, there is an opaque coolant overflow tank located next to the radiator. The opaque tank is made of white plastic, which allows you to see the inside and be sure that the coolant is at a safe level. You will also find that there are markings on the side to tell you how high or low the level is.
What kind of antifreeze does a 2010 Toyota Corolla take?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Does it matter what color antifreeze you put in your car?
The truth is, color is not a reliable predictor for what type of coolant you have. Then the older IAT coolant is green. Coolants that manufacturers sell can confuse matters even more, like Honda’s blue coolant. That’s why you need to read what the bottle says and and not rely specific color you’re pouring.
Can you add refrigerant to a Toyota Corolla?
Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a refrigerant. The A/C system in your Corolla consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.
Where is the coolant drain on a Toyota Corolla?
The simplest thing to do is get a gallon of the Toyota ‘Super Long Life’ coolant. It’s a bright fluorescent pink color, already diluted 50:50. The radiator drain is on the left (drivers) side of the radiator. Easy to reach from above. With the engine COLD remove the radiator cap and open the radiator drain. A little under a gallon should drain out.
What causes oil to mix with coolant in car?
Sometimes a gasket or a crack could occur inside the oil cooler and it will cause the oil and coolant to mix up. This part is often much easier to replace and cheaper than a head gasket. It’s also a very common problem so I recommend checking the oil cooler if you have one fitted to your vehicle.
What to do if you have oil in your coolant tank?
There is an easy way to test out if there is a leak in the oil or coolant system. The easiest way is to put pressure on the coolant system and see if it’s pouring out into the oil pan. To do this, you need a coolant pressure tool for the coolant system with the right adapter for your coolant expansion tank.