Coolant Flush

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I am planning to change the coolant in the Prado on the weekend as we are heading to the snow on the following weekend (just making sure). Is there a drain on the block somewhere to drain that as well as the radiator? Also is there a bleed valve somewhere that I need to know about or should I just run the engine with the radiator cap off for a while to get rid of the air?
Thanks in anticipation
Scott

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Re: Coolant Flush

8/03 (approx as some earlier Toyota's have it factory filled) onwards Prado's will have Super Long Life Coolant (Fluro Pink) that is initally in for 8 years or 160,000 klms

Has yours done that many klms because if it hasn't the coolant should still be ok for your trip to the snow

Regards Don

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Ours has done 120th km's. I just want to make sure it doesn't freeze while there.

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Re: Coolant Flush

There is a drain on the bottom passenger side of the radiator, although it is often quicker to just remove the bottom hose.

There is also a drain on the passenger side of the engine block to drain it.

After refilling the system, run the engine at 2000rpm for 5-10 minutes (This will open the thermostat) with the cap off the supply/overflow tank to pruge air from the system.

Remember to drain the heater core as well (turn to HOT).

Manuals take 12.4lts of coolant
Autos take 12.2lts of coolant

Mick

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Thanks Mick for you reply, I will have a look tomorrow in the light for the drain on the block, I am keen to get it all out if I am going to the effort of doing it. Could you please discribe where I am looking on the passenger side of the block (front, back) if you can.
Scott

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Could you please discribe where I am looking on the passenger side of the block (front, back) if you can.

It's a stop cock about mid point of the block. I've sent you a PM.

Mick

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Re: Coolant Flush

Mick, you're an encyclopedia of all things Prado! Is there anything you don't know about them? :wink:

Cheers,
AJ

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Is there anything you don't know about them?

A result of too much time on here I think :roll:

Mick