Toyota 2VZ-FE, Manual

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CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
ENGINE COOLANT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVE TANK
The coolant level should be between the ”LOW” and ”FULL”
lines.
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ”FULL” line.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole, and the coolant
should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.
3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove it while the engine and radiator are still hot, as
fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Drain the coolant from the radiator drain cock and
engine drain plugs. (Engine drain plugs are at the front
center and rear right of engine block.)
(c) Close the drain cocks.
Torque (Engine drain cock):
300 kg–cm (22 ft–lb, 29 N
⋅
m)
(d) To release the air, loosen the union bolt of the water
outlet five revolutions.
(e) Slowly fill the system with coolant.
HINT:
•
Use a good brand of ethylene–glycol base coolant,
mixed according to the manufacturer’s directions.
•
We recommended more than 50% ethylene–glycol and
alcohol (but more than 70%) be used for your system.
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 lmp. qts)
A/T 9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 lmp. qts)
(f) Tighten the union bolt of the water outlet.
Torque: 180 kg–cm (13ft–lb, 18 N
⋅
m)
(g) Install the radiator cap.
(h) Warm up the engine and check for leaks.
(i)
Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.
HINT: When the coolant has been depleted, refill with coolant
and repeat steps (d) to (i).
– COOLING SYSTEM Check and Replacement of Engine Coolant
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