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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE -- ENGINE AND CHASSIS
Checking the engine coolant
level
Full
Low
Look at the see-through coolant reservoir
when the engine is cold. The coolant level
is satisfactory if it is between the "F" and
"L" lines on the reservoir. If the level is
low, add the coolant. For the coolant type,
see "Coolant type selection" described
below.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the "L" line, add coolant.
Bring the level up to the "F" line.
If the coolant level drops within a short time
after replenishing, there may be a leak in the
system. Visually check the radiator, hoses,
engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap and
drain cock and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not re-
move the radiator cap when the engine
is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage your
engine cooling system.
Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or
similar high quality ethylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
260
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic
acid technology.
long-life hybrid organic acid technology is a
combination of low phosphates and organic
acids.)
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture
of 50% coolant and 50% deionised water.
This coolant provides protection down to
about --35_C (--31_F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain or tap water alone as
it may freeze in cold temperatures.
Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant, which has been tested to ensure
that it will not cause corrosion nor result in
malfunction of your engine coolant system
with proper usage. Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant is formulated with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology and has been
specifically designed to avoid engine cooling
system malfunction on Toyota vehicles.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.
(Coolant
with
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