Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 1604

2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
COOLING − COOLANT
Use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high qual-
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ity ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−
nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid or-
ganic acid technology.
New Toyota vehicles are filled with Toyota Super Long
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Life Coolant (color is pink, premixed ethylene glycol con-
centration is approximately 50 % and freezing tempera-
ture is −35°C (−31°F)). When replacing the coolant, Toyo-
ta Super long Life Coolant is recommended.
Observe the coolant level inside the radiator by pressing
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the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand.
if the coolant level goes down, add the coolant.
When the level can not be lowered before the supply of
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the 3.7 liters coolant, squeeze the radiator lower hose
several times while blocking the hole in the bleeder plug
with a finger, and surely supply the coolant.
(g) Start the engine with the reservoir cap and the bleeder
plug removed and warm it up until the cooling fan blows
first and then stops.
HINT:
At this time, the A/C switch should be OFF.
(h) Additionally supply 500 cc coolant with the engine idling.
(i) Install the bleeder plug and reservoir cap.
HINT:
Close the reservoir cap by marking approx. 2.5 rotations until
clicks is heard.
(j) Repeat 5 sec. engine operation at 3,000 rpm and 5 sec.
idling alternately for 15 min. or more.
(k) After complete cooling of the engine, the level shall be be-
tween Low and FULL.
HINT:
After warming−up of engine, the level shall be over the FULL.
(l) Connect the 2 hoses and clamps.
(m) Install the 2 bolts.
(n) Install the cover.
3. CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS
4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY COR-
RECT
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