What is inverter coolant Prius?
The cooling system for an inverter may run over, under, around, through, or to the side of the inverter, and the purpose is to absorb the heat byproduct of electricity changing from DC to AC.
How do you check a radiator drain?
A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely. That’s why shops always remove the lower radiator hose. That drains the entire radiator AND most of the coolant from the engine.
How many gallons of coolant does a Prius take?
You will need at least one gallon, but having two jugs on hand just in case is never a bad idea. Regardless, it’s a good idea to have an extra jug laying around in the event you need to top off the coolant reservoir.
Where is the radiator drain plug on a?
Hi pitina, The radiator plug is usually located at the base of the radiator and looks like a wing-nut. When removed the entire contents of your radiator will be drained. A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely.
What kind of coolant should I use on my Toyota Prius?
If you don’t get the air bubbles out, you may overheat the inverter ($$$). As was said, stick with Toyota coolant (preferably SLLC).
Can you refill the inverter on a Prius?
Click to expand… You can easily do the ICE coolant loop drain and refill yourself, but the Inverter loop coolant is difficult to refresh as it tends to retain air bubbles. If you don’t get the air bubbles out, you may overheat the inverter ($$$).
Can you drain the coolant from the inverter loop?
You can easily do the ICE coolant loop drain and refill yourself, but the Inverter loop coolant is difficult to refresh as it tends to retain air bubbles. If you don’t get the air bubbles out, you may overheat the inverter ($$$). As was said, stick with Toyota coolant (preferably SLLC). I had the dealer do the job. Ditto on Jeff’s remarks.
Is the coolant for the radiator the same as the inverter?
I looked under my hood and the color of the coolant for the radiator and the other coolant reservior (I think that is for the inverter) are the same. I would say that they should be the same.