How do I add coolant to my Toyota 4Runner?
Start the 4Runner and turn the heat controls on high heat. Let the engine run for two minutes, then continue to fill the radiator. As the engine runs, the coolant will be pushed through the lines, making room for more coolant in the radiator.
Do you run your engine when putting coolant in?
Yes, run the engine After you do any work involved with draining the coolant you will either have an exact process to remove air from the cooling system or you will simply run the engine. If you don’t the gasses (air) will expand at a greater rate than liquid when the engine get’s hot.
What type of antifreeze does a 2001 Toyota 4runner use?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
What kind of coolant does a 2005 Toyota 4runner take?
Zerex 1 Gallon Red 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
How to do a coolant flush on a Toyota 4Runner?
This is my write-up version of doing a coolant flush on my 2001 4runner Limited. Picked up 3 gallons of anti-freeze, a radiator funnel perfect for the task, a bucket, and a few gallons of DISTILLED water. Some people only do Toyota Red, I really don’t care as long as it is Red.
What happens if you add the wrong coolant to an engine?
Adding the wrong kind of coolant or topping off the reservoir with a different kind of coolant will affect the engine in a variety of ways. For example, adding an OAT coolant to an older engine that requires the standard IAT green coolant will dilute the stuff the engine really needs – phosphates and silicates.
Where is the drain plug on a Toyota 4Runner?
Remove any skid plates in the way and locate the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. Keep in mind that the drain plug will back out all the way if turned out enough. Drain the coolant. Yes, it was green. That’s the reason I decided to convert to red. If you have any pets, make sure that they stay away from the vehicle.
Are there different colors of antifreeze for different cars?
Here’s a fun fact: antifreeze starts out colorless. All the green, orange, red, pink, amber, and blue coolants you see on the shelves are dyed. Coolant manufacturers don’t add color to their antifreeze just to make it look pretty though.