2002 Avalon-Original coolant. Change out to?

[FXjohn]

Originally Posted By: ChiTDI
Yeah, mickey mouse clamp if I remember right.
I'd have the dealer change the PCV valve too, if it was me. They only cost a finn, but those 1MZ-FE engines can get sludge if they are ignored.

62k - Probably run another 10 years easy.


thanks I'll have that done too. this is the xls with the lexus motor. compared to my truck this thing is a sports car. it sets you back in your seat.

 

[The Critic]

If it still has the original timing belt and water pump, I would use this opportunity to have a complete timing belt job done due to age.

And when the water pump is done, the coolant will also be done.

 

[WillsYoda]

The 2002 1mzfe does not sludge. They redesigned it. I'd change out the PCV with OEM nevertheless (it costs 5 bucks).

G05 is fine, but Toyota Red has always worked very well for our toyotas. It isn't that much more.

 

[Bonnelvr92]

If the coolant is not too dirty or the coolant is cooling the engine just fine I wouldn't worry about changing it. Now if your coolant is dirty, and causing problems, or if it is not cooling the engine right, then I would change it.

 

[littlehulkster]

Originally Posted by WillsYoda
The 2002 1mzfe does not sludge. They redesigned it. I'd change out the PCV with OEM nevertheless (it costs 5 bucks).

G05 is fine, but Toyota Red has always worked very well for our toyotas. It isn't that much more.


Even then I think the sludge problems with Toyotas were actually maintenance problems. The so called "sludge monsters" never seen to sludge if you use synthetic oil in them and change it at a reasonable interval.

 

[tundraotto]

Originally Posted by The Critic
If it still has the original timing belt and water pump, I would use this opportunity to have a complete timing belt job done due to age.

And when the water pump is done, the coolant will also be done.


^THIS...and if your too frugal...then why worry about the coolant either....timing belt needs done eventually.

 

[zzyzzx]

Change it to this:

I use it in a bunch of vehicles.

 

[N Heat]

If the OP used Toyota SLL, hes probably due to change out the coolant that he put in 2013 when he started this topic.