How long does High Mileage long life antifreeze usually last?
These coolants are so good they can in many cases last the life of the engine: 12,000 to 15,000 hours for off-road equipment, 600,000 miles for heavy-duty diesel trucks. Some claim even longer. For most OEMs today ELCs are the factory fill for new equipment and trucks coming off the assembly line.
What happens when you don’t change coolant?
The answer: nothing good. Coolant circulates through your car and extracts heat from various components, keeping their operating temperature within normal parameters. Without coolant, there’s nothing to extract this heat, and these parts quickly overheat and break down.
Do I really need to change my coolant?
A typical mechanic will recommend changing coolant every 30,000 miles. But many will tell you, changing the coolant is not even on their radar. An owner’s manual might recommend changing the coolant/antifreeze after the first 60,000 miles, then every 30,000 miles.
How long does Toyota Corolla SLLC coolant last?
The Corolla comes equipped with Toyota’s pink SLLC (Super Long Life Coolant) that is supposed to last 10 years or 100,000 miles. Rather than wait that long, I decided to replace about half of the 6.9 quarts of coolant in the system after just 6 years and 85,000 miles by performing a simple radiator drain and refill.
How to change coolant in Toyota Corolla 1.8L?
I am going to change the coolant in my 2009 corolla 1.8L. The service manual instructions tell me to open the “cylinder block drain cock plug” and I can’t find it.
Is it OK to put antifreeze in a corolla?
Automotive coolant/antifreeze is toxic to animals and they are attracted to its sweet taste. Keep an eye on your Corolla’s temperature gauge for the next few days and do not continue driving if you see the needle start to quickly rise towards the “H”.
When to change the coolant in a Toyota?
Coolant is supposed to last for a life span of the car except you overhaul your engine Toyota recommends the replacement of the super long life coolant at 160 kms.