Section 158 (Coolant): Coolant: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- Remove the radiator cap.CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
- Remove the 3 drain plugs on the engine and radiator, and drain the coolant.
- Close the 3 drain plugs.
Torque: 12.7 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) for engine
- Remove the radiator cap.
- REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
- Slowly fill the system with engine coolant.
- Use a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant and mix it according to the manufacturer's directions.
Grade:
"TOYOTA LONG LIFE Antifreeze Coolant" or equivalent
- Using coolant which includes more than 50 % ethylene-glycol (but not more than 70 %) is recommended.
NOTE:- Do not use a alcohol type coolant.
- The coolant should be mixed with demineralized water or distilled water.
Capacity:
w/Front heater: 14.8 liters (15.6 US qts, 13.0 Imp. qts)
w/Front heater and rear heater:
15.3 liters (16.2 US qts, 13.4 Imp qts)
- Use a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant and mix it according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Install the radiator cap.
- Bleed the cooling system.
- Start the engine, and open the heater water valve.
- Maintain the engine speed at 2,000-2,500 rpm, and warm up the engine.
- Stop the engine, and wait until the engine coolant cools down.
- Refill coolant into the reservoir until it is "FULL"
- Slowly fill the system with engine coolant.
- CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS