The coolant can become more acidic over time and lose its rust-inhibiting properties, causing corrosion. Corrosion can damage the radiator, water pump, thermostat, radiator cap, hoses, and other parts of the cooling system. It is recommended at 100k miles
I just did this process for my car, and wasn’t fast enough to top off the coolant. The pump made a sucking sound for about 5 seconds before I filled it. Is this harmful to the pump? The car seems to be running fine after a test drive. Thanks
The minute you start the car, the inverter water pump does suck the coolant up quickly. It made that sound because the pump was operating with no coolant going through it. If it was only for a short period of time, i wouldn't worry about it.
Yeah, unfortunately you did some damage. Next time, get one of them big funnels that locks onto the reservoir so you can have excess fluid sitting in the funnel when you start the engine.
Brake cleaner?!?! Oh no, that stuff damages plastic and rubber parts. It should never be used in the engine bay. Read the directions. They always say to protect rubber and plastic components when spraying. You should use a mild soapy water. Better yet, use a funnel and don’t make a mess in the first place.
Hey DO NOT use brake cleaner on anything but metal. It will permanently damage plastic and cause cracks over time. Also, some brake cleaners include products that will eat your paint like brake fluid. Always read instructions. Def remove that part of the vid before someone gets that on their car.
Why do you have to change that fluid and if so, how often do you have to change that fluid?
The coolant can become more acidic over time and lose its rust-inhibiting properties, causing corrosion. Corrosion can damage the radiator, water pump, thermostat, radiator cap, hoses, and other parts of the cooling system. It is recommended at 100k miles
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What’s the fluid reservoir above where u just filled
That is the brake fluid reservoir above.
At 4:30, you just started the car, correct? No need to put it in maintenance mode?
The inverter cooling system has a separate water pump that operates even with the engine off. If it was the engine, you would need to.
@@TheYotaChannelwait so do I put my foot on the break and start the car like normal? When doing the inverter pump coolant
If mine short
Is it okay to add??
Yes, you can top off if you need to.
Is this process the same for highlander hybrids?? Mine is a 2020
Yes very similar.
what is the size of the crush washer? thanks!
I just did this process for my car, and wasn’t fast enough to top off the coolant. The pump made a sucking sound for about 5 seconds before I filled it. Is this harmful to the pump? The car seems to be running fine after a test drive. Thanks
The minute you start the car, the inverter water pump does suck the coolant up quickly. It made that sound because the pump was operating with no coolant going through it. If it was only for a short period of time, i wouldn't worry about it.
Yeah, unfortunately you did some damage.
Next time, get one of them big funnels that locks onto the reservoir so you can have excess fluid sitting in the funnel when you start the engine.
Brake cleaner?!?! Oh no, that stuff damages plastic and rubber parts. It should never be used in the engine bay. Read the directions. They always say to protect rubber and plastic components when spraying. You should use a mild soapy water. Better yet, use a funnel and don’t make a mess in the first place.
Where can we get the right coolant
Toyota dealer
Amazon
Hey DO NOT use brake cleaner on anything but metal. It will permanently damage plastic and cause cracks over time. Also, some brake cleaners include products that will eat your paint like brake fluid. Always read instructions. Def remove that part of the vid before someone gets that on their car.