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hey IJ, whats your opinion on the 50/50 Toyota Pink? I ran that because (i didn't think) that concentrate would be good for the motor (no particular logic behind it).
Toyota Red Coolant = ?
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Have used it in the past but my dealer dropped it and only stocks the concentrate so I buy distilled water and mix my own these days.
How well do I need to flush my system to change from green to red?
Just put in an aluminum rad with green, read this post, stepped on my other foot, landed on my face, ordered some red online.
Just put in an aluminum rad with green, read this post, stepped on my other foot, landed on my face, ordered some red online.
The Zyrex G05 Grim posted (#10) earlier in this thread is as good or better than the Toyota Red and less expensive. I've used both and either will provide excellent service. The HOAT technology G05 uses has superior corrosion control in both steel and aluminum IMO.
A coolant filter is a worthwhile addition to the system as well.
Any switch from the green coolant will require a through engine/radiator/heater core flush.
A coolant filter is a worthwhile addition to the system as well.
Any switch from the green coolant will require a through engine/radiator/heater core flush.
I know this topic goes back and forth alot, but I will say this. I have worked at a Toyota dealer for years as a tech and I will always stand by their brand of coolant for everything. I have taken apart engines with 370,xxx ish miles before that always had red in it and had no problems with errosion what so ever. It by far exceeds anything the competion can dream of creating. Green coolant has an ingrediant of silicate/silicone substance that is highly corrosive and Toyota does not put it in their coolant for that reason.
Also the 50/50 pink is even a better brew then the regular red, it does last alot longer than red without needing changing. I use this in my supra and my wifes is300. Downside is it costs more for it but lasts longer so it balances out.
A little cool note to you all, Toyota red coolant in a crocpot makes a great parts cleaner when soaking for about 24 hours then rense off.
Thats all
-Rob
Also the 50/50 pink is even a better brew then the regular red, it does last alot longer than red without needing changing. I use this in my supra and my wifes is300. Downside is it costs more for it but lasts longer so it balances out.
A little cool note to you all, Toyota red coolant in a crocpot makes a great parts cleaner when soaking for about 24 hours then rense off.
Thats all
-Rob
Yup I concur with Rob, when we did my HG my head has started to corrode from the green and all I'll ever be running is the Red or Pink! Well What ever he can get me a deal on!!
So since I'm going to be draining my radiator anyways, I was pondering the idea of installing a small tap instead of the stupid plug which always makes a mess of everything when draining the radiator. This way to I wont have to worry about pinching the little rubber seal again either. Does anyone have any opinions on this?
JustinGotA1j;1267248 said:
Why is your coolant dripping out anyway? Mine is too every once and a while so I think I have a bad head gasket so I'm goin to change that and see what that does. I have also heard it could be a bad thermostat? Still haven't found out for sure what it is yet
http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/pdf/Zerex_CoolantChart.pdf?coaid=1B5D1AEA1AFC
Zerex G-05 here as well.
Zerex G-05 here as well.
http://www.mkiiitech.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4351#post4351
This in my opinion is worth the read.
JetJock (aka everyones favorite lurker) knows his stuff.
This in my opinion is worth the read.
JetJock (aka everyones favorite lurker) knows his stuff.
Zumtizzle;1271136 said:http://www.mkiiitech.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4351#post4351
This in my opinion is worth the read.
JetJock (aka everyones favorite lurker) knows his stuff.
Great link, I have been looking for that information for awhile now. Thanks. :icon_bigg