Hey, how's everybody doing.
I have a Tacoma (2007 PreRunner, V6, Automatic). Planning on changing the coolant myself, but I have a few questions.
1. The FSM calls for an ethylene-glycol-based coolant that is non-silicate, non-borate, non-amine, and non-nitrate...and one that uses "long-life hybrid organic acid technology."
What aftermarket coolants meet these specs?
I was thinking of using Valvoline Max Life Coolant, but it says it contains silicate.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/antifreeze-radiator-products/antifreeze/135
2. The FSM shows 3 drain locations - one in the radiator and two on the engine. If I just open these drains, will all the coolant drain? Or is there something else I need to do in order to get all the coolant out?
http://ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/01600210.pdf
3. Auto Zone sells an attachment that goes on the end of your garden hose to flush the system (made by Prestone, I think). Anybody ever use one of these?
Thanks guys, I've never done a coolant change on a car before but I'd like to learn.
I have a Tacoma (2007 PreRunner, V6, Automatic). Planning on changing the coolant myself, but I have a few questions.
1. The FSM calls for an ethylene-glycol-based coolant that is non-silicate, non-borate, non-amine, and non-nitrate...and one that uses "long-life hybrid organic acid technology."
What aftermarket coolants meet these specs?
I was thinking of using Valvoline Max Life Coolant, but it says it contains silicate.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/antifreeze-radiator-products/antifreeze/135
2. The FSM shows 3 drain locations - one in the radiator and two on the engine. If I just open these drains, will all the coolant drain? Or is there something else I need to do in order to get all the coolant out?
http://ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/01600210.pdf
3. Auto Zone sells an attachment that goes on the end of your garden hose to flush the system (made by Prestone, I think). Anybody ever use one of these?
Thanks guys, I've never done a coolant change on a car before but I'd like to learn.