Engine Coolant (1Zz–Fe/3Zz–Fe) Replacement - Toyota Avensis ZZT251 2003 Service And Repair Manual

ENGINE COOLANT (1ZZ–FE/3ZZ–FE)
REPLACEMENT
Radiator Cap
Drain Pipe
2. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Tighten the radiator drain plug, and pour coolant into radiator until it overflows.
Capacity:
Transmission type
M/T
M/T
A/T
A/T
NOTICE:
Y
Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
Y
The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled wa-
ter).
HINT:
Y
Use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.
Y
Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent and mix it with plain water according to the manufactur-
er's instruction.
Y
Using of coolant with includes more than 50 % (freezing protection down to –35_C (–31_F)) or 60 %
(freezing protection down to –50_C (–58_F)) of ethylene–glycol is recommended but not more than
70 %.
Y
Press the radiator inlet and outlet hose several times by hand.
Y
If the coolant level gets lower, pour coolant.
(b) Reinstall the radiator cap.
(c) Pour engine coolant into the reservoir tank until it reaches full line.
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
COOLING
1.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the ra-
diator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and
steam to blow out from the radiator.
(a)
(b)
Cylinder Block
Drain Cock Plug
(c)
(d)
Radiator
Drain Cock Plug
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Steering
LHD
RHD
LHD
RHD
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– ENGINE COOLANT (1ZZ–FE/3ZZ–FE)
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Remove the radiator cap.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and the cylinder block
drain cock plug, and drain engine coolant.
Close the radiator drain cock plug.
Close the cylinder block drain plug.
Torque: 13 N m (130 kgf cm, 9 ft lbf) for engine
[liters (US gts, lmp. gts)]
Coolant Capacity
5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
16–7
160MH–01