Coolant Replacement; Drain Engine Coolant - Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual

1MZ–FE ENGINE – COOLING SYSTEM

COOLANT REPLACEMENT

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Remove the radiator cap from the water outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are
still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under
pressure.
(b) Loosen the drain cock (for the radiator) and drain
plugs (for the engine), and drain the coolant.
(c) Close the drain plugs and cock.
Torque:
7 N–m (70 kgf–cm, 61 in.–lbf) for RH drain plug
13 N–m (130 kgf–cm, 9 ft–lbf) for LH drain plug
2. FILL ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Slowly fill the system with coolant.
Use a good brand of ethylene–glycol base cool–
ant and mix it according to the manufacturer's
directions.
Using coolant which includes more than 50%
ethylene–glycol (but not more than 70 96) is
recommended.
NOTICE:
Do not use an alcohol type coolant.
The coolant should be mixed with demineralized
water or distilled water.
Capacity:
8.7 liters (9.2 US qts. 7.7 Imp. qts)
(b) Install the radiator cap.
(c) Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
(d) If necessary, refill coolant into the reservoir tank up to
the "FULL" line.
3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS
EG2–319