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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the "F" and "L" lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
1
Reservoir cap
2
"F" line
3
"L" line
If the level is on or below the "L"
line, add coolant up to the "F" line.
(→P. 422)
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Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
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If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
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