Coolant Check And Replacement; Check Engine Coolant Level In Reservoir Tank; Check Engine Coolant Quality - Toyota 22R-E Service Manual

ENGINE – COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT CHECK AND
REPLACEMENT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
TANK
The coolant level should be between the "LOW" and "
Full" lines.
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the "
FULL" line.

2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY

There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or
scales around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole,
and the coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.
3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Remove the radiator cap.
(b) Drain the coolant from the radiator and engine drain
plugs.
(c) Close the drain cocks.
(d) Fill the system with coolant.
HINT:
Use a good brand of ethylene–glycol base coo–
lant, mixed according to the manufacturer's in–
structions.
Using coolant which has more than 50% ethyl–
ene–glycol (but not more than 70 %) is recom–
mended.
NOTICE:
Do not use an alcohol type coolant.
The coolant should be mixed with demineralized
water or distilled water.
Coolant capacity (w/ heater or air conditioner):
Ex. 4WD A/T
8.4 liters (8.9 US qts, 7.4 Imp. qts)
4WD A/T
9.1 liters (9.6 US qts, 8.0 Imp. qts)
(e) Install the radiator cap.
(f) Start the engine and check for leaks.
(g) Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.
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