When should I change my Toyota radiator fluid?
How often should you change coolant in a Toyota? Typically, you should have your Toyota coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time.
How often does radiator fluid need to be changed?
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU FLUSH THE COOLANT? Depending on the vehicle and the coolant, the average time between flushes is two years or 30,000 miles for silicated coolants and up to five years or 100,000 miles for an extended drain coolant.
How often should I service my Toyota RAV4?
every 5,000 miles
Toyota recommends servicing your RAV4 every 5,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first.
How to drain and replace Toyota RAV4 coolant?
Toyota Rav4 2008 Antifreeze Coolant Drain and Replacement 100.000 Mile Service. This video shows how to drain and replace the antifreeze coolant on a Toyota Rav4 2008. This Toyota uses a special kind of antifreeze (Asian) do not use standard fluid. I bought two bottles and used one and a bit of the second one. Loading…
What kind of coolant does a Toyota radiator use?
The pink-colored antifreeze is Toyota’s version of 50/50 coolant and is meant to have a super long life. It is considered a “new generation of ethylene glycol-based premium engine coolant.” This coolant is available through your local Toyota dealer. There is also a red version of antifreeze from Toyota.
How to check the fluid level in a Toyota radiator?
Check the fluid level inside the radiator. You want the color to be rich pink and the fluid should reach just barely below the top of the radiator neck. If it is any other color, you will want to have your radiator flushed out. If the fluid is low, you will want to add more with the Toyota-approved antifreeze.
What should I do if my radiator fluid is low?
If it is any other color, you will want to have your radiator flushed out. If the fluid is low, you will want to add more with the Toyota-approved antifreeze. When adding in new fluid, a funnel can help make the job cleaner. You will want to pour in the liquid in small doses and let it settle into the radiator.