 Engine Coolant, What kind? |
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 Jan 14, 2008 - 6:39 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 15, '06 From MICHIGAN Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hi guys,
My check engine light came on today, and I think I might be low on engine coolant (I cant see any in the overflow). Do you guys use the orange kind or green kind?... Specific brands? The only thing I know is its not supposed to be alcohol based. I read the manual but I just want to make sure I'm right. Please let me know. -Thanks very much |
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Jan 15, 2008 - 12:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From san antonio tx. Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
The "red" kind........ Toyota.
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Jan 15, 2008 - 12:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
Prestone universal all brand
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Jan 15, 2008 - 1:43 PM
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Prestone pre-mixed 50-50
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Jan 15, 2008 - 4:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Toyota For Life Coolant all the way.
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Jan 16, 2008 - 6:43 PM
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Jan 16, 2008 - 6:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Yeah dude, go get Toyota coolant. Only way to go.
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Jan 17, 2008 - 1:59 AM
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yup..what is it now?? x5 for the toyota stuff
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Jan 17, 2008 - 9:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE(hurley97 @ Jan 16, 2008 - 6:43 PM) [snapback]631441[/snapback] anyone who uses tap water should be shot  |
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Jan 17, 2008 - 9:27 AM
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QUOTE(Kadett @ Jan 15, 2008 - 4:30 PM) [snapback]631036[/snapback] Toyota For Life Coolant all the way. x2 
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Feb 14, 2008 - 6:48 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey guys I'm just about to flush mine, How much fits in the system? I have a 2.5 litre bottle of coolant and was told to pour it all in and fill the rest with water, but I'm aiming for 50/50 ratio so how much should I put in???
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Feb 14, 2008 - 9:10 AM
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Mix it prior to putting it in.
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Feb 14, 2008 - 9:30 AM
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Prestone un-mixed then add some poland spring water. (kidding, i have well water) I don't consider it "tap" water.
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Feb 14, 2008 - 9:51 AM
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i dont know about where you guys are but where i am (for whoever suggested the 50/50 mix) that is the biggest scam ever because it is the same price as a regular gallon of antifreeze. so basically your paying the same price for half as much because your only getting a half gallon of antifreeze.
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Feb 14, 2008 - 10:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 22, '07 From alexandria, VA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I once had an old '88 accord that ran with tap water for a while. Yeeep, right up until the water pump completly failed and then the radiator cracked. She died gracefully.. in plooms of steam 
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Feb 14, 2008 - 10:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '07 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
no tap water! lol distilled water and toyota coolant ftw
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Feb 24, 2008 - 6:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 4, '08 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
EVANS NPG Coolant!
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Feb 24, 2008 - 7:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
low coolant wont cause your check engine light to come on....not until you've over heated, blown the headgasket, and caused a check engine light for misfires or something.
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Feb 24, 2008 - 9:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bitter @ Feb 24, 2008 - 7:47 PM) [snapback]645284[/snapback] low coolant wont cause your check engine light to come on....not until you've over heated, blown the headgasket, and caused a check engine light for misfires or something. that is not true.
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Feb 25, 2008 - 8:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i was being a little facetious, but there is no coolant level sensor that will illuminate the check engine light. those sensors illuminate a coolant level light. theres not even an OBD2 code for low coolant level, unless its manufacturer specific.
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