Toyota Tacoma Coolant Change // Easy Tutorial From A Technician
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- Toyota Tacoma Coolant Change. Easy Tutorial From A Technician.
Let me show you how to change your coolant and bleed the system properly. Kind of a request from a few people so I went ahead and made a video. If you have just serviced the cooling system in any way this is the procedure I recommend to fill it back up.
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Great videos man. Can't tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything thoroughly. Adding the extra "if this happens then do this" or "watch out for this" type stuff really gives those of us who are learning some confidence because we already know what to watch out for, instead of having to find another video to explain what went wrong and how to fix it.
Thank you and you're welcome.
Just got a 2014 tacoma
This guy make the best tacoma maintenance videos👍🏾
Ran by this in my suggested videos solid quality. I am 100% on board with aftermarket coolants and I do coolant swaps every 50,000 miles. As my grandfather said when he was still here. Oil is cheap iron is expensive. (I get we aren't dealing with oil and the 1GR-FE is an aluminum engine but you get the point)
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Best change video that I've seen so far. Now I can change it in my 2011 Taco with 197,000 miles without a change!
How'd it go? I have a 2011 that hasn't been changed out either. Only has 65,000 miles but probably should be done soon. How many drain plugs did you remove? The post before this indicates there are more than one.
Very helpful. Before putting the stopper in the funnel, I squeeze the upper hose to push a little fluid back, then put in the stopper. You won't lose a drop! Thanks for all the great videos; I have learned a lot from you!
Thank you as well.
Thanks bud! I got a 15 and your videos are informative!
Awesome thanks.
Thanks for this video. Thanks especially for adding the note about of your don’t have the plug funnel. Great video!
Thanks Dave.
Great video! I have a 2nd Generation (2005-2011) Tacoma with the 4.0 Engine. After draining the radiator, you will find a "block drain cock" on the left side of the engine slightly above the starter. This should be drained also. You will have to remove part of the inner fender well plastic cover to see it. Next there is a "block drain cock" on the right side of the engine block. It must be accessed by getting under the truck. Both drain cocks required a 10 MM socket or wrench. Sock with an extension works the best.
This block drain plug is hard to find. I finally found it on the driver's side . I had to use a flashlight with an 18" extension to access it.
thanks!!!
@@nastysoda9212 changing every 30,000 miles by simply draining the radiator petcock would be an alternative. Just like transmission oil. Can't replace it all in one shot.
Thanks for this video. I will for sure need to replace my radiator fluid ASAP.
Thank you! This video will save me a trip to the mechanic and save me money too!
Thanks for another great Tacoma video, glad I found your channel. Glad you also posted the kms for changing the coolent, I'm overdue at almost 200000, I better do it before it gets too cold here in nova Scotia!
Thanks man. Have a good one.
Sounds like me at 197,000 in my 2011, never changed either!
Thanks Kelly!!! I’ll check back and read all comments. Too many times I have dealt with trapped air.... what a pain and any hot air pockets up high can’t be good. I guess you could say I now have a phobia about trapped air,,,,, and no experience yet with pulling the system into a vacuum.
It's really not a big deal, you'll do just fine. I wouldnt be concerned.
I had trapped air in nissan once. Kept squeezing radiator hoses and worked it out. Filled coolant to top with no air bubbles
Great video. If you are doing this at home, make sure no pets are around the coolant. It is very poisonous, and dogs are attracted to the sweetness of it.
Antifreeze is bitter now for that reason.
Also be careful crossing a busy street. Chew your food thoroughly. Dont put a screw driver in an electrical outlet yaddy yaddy kaboom.
Also be careful crossing a busy street. Chew your food thoroughly. Dont put a screw driver in an electrical outlet yaddy yaddy kaboom.
I did a flush, added a thermostat and temperature sensor at same time, truck idles lower
/ smoother , seems to run better and get better fuel mileage
Thanks for putting this out here. Much needed
awesome DIY video! Now I feel confident to service my 2010 Toyota 4Runner coolant just sub to your channel thank you!
Awesome, thank you.
Another thing that everyone should do is also flush out or blow out the radiator fins and a/c condenser from the inside out on a regular basis or more often the in dusty dirty conditions. There are also spray cleaners that are made to clean out radiator and condenser fins. But make sure you read the directions if you use those products. You can also wash out the radiator fins when you are at the car wash. Just make sure not to damage or lay the fins over.
Another great one!👍👍
Great vid man thanks! I have a 2015 Taco V6 4.0L at 80k miles and noticed the coolant was a little low so I filled it to the full line with OEM coolant but I poured it straight into the reservoir instead of from the radiator. Is that going to cause an issue? Thanks again
Hey. No not really. It doesn't really affect the cooling system too much. If it were too full it may spill a tiny bit. You could pull the hose at the bottom and let a bit run out if you like.
Back in the day we just squeeze the top hose a few times and fill it. when it went low add more fluid. Tell it was at the top. Drive it around the block let it cool then check it again tell there was some fluid in the reserve.
Nice and detailed. Thanks
Excellent, thank you!!
Great video, thank you, I have a 12 Taco that needs service. Is it possible to do the old school full flush like I used to do on my Jeep CJ? As is, hose in rad, motor running, lower hose unhooked, or something similar to flush the block, heater core, entire system?
Yes you can. All in all its the similar. You just want to get as much out and new in as possible.
Can't wait to share this w/my daughter... Faye! LOL! You mentioned, "way eariler than 50k change interval". Totally. My 2015 Taco 4X4 w/2TR-FE engine has 42k and I can't believe i'm just getting to this now. Gonna run the truck w/a coupla gals of distilled water before I refill w/Xerex. Amazon price for Toy coolant is $33/gal now. Uhhhh, no thanks!
great video thanks for making it
Would you recommend replacing the thermostat when doing a flush??
When adding coolant again the next day like you suggested, do you add it back to the reservoir or should I open up the radiator cap again? Great video! I just did my 2013 4runner with this with perfect results :)
Next day when cold check both. Make sure rad is full and set the coolant level in the reservoir in between the lines.
Add to radiator,, it appears to me on my '15, that the reservoir only funnels in coolant but not releasing out to the radiator-- I could be mistaken though.
2015 Taco here as well Im at 46k, time for a drain yet? You mentioned 100k
Also how many bottles of coolant did you use? Was it premixed 50/50 or?
Hi, drained the coolant from my 2009 v6 4.0 Tacoma this weekend. I barley got a 3/4 of a gallon out of the radiator drain and passenger block combined. Engine was cold, radiator cap was off before I opened the drain. Only thing that is different is that I connected a plastic rubber hose to the radiator drain outlet so it wouldn't make a total mess. I did open the plastic drain plug almost fully off though.
Any reason I only got 3/4 of a gallon out? I just got drops from the passenger side block. I didn't do the driver's side. I refilled with about the same amount of fluid I got out. Burped it and zero issue on my 30 min test drive.
What about the remaining of coolant that is in the engine chambers, doest drain all out or not?
Thanks..
Hello, I have a 2008 Tacoma Base, and I have to change the water bypass hose or as it is known in English "Water Bypass pipe" (which is made of plastic and already has a coolant leak) and I came to your video because I wanted to take advantage of doing a wash on my truck, since I also have to drain all the coolant. It is one of the simplest videos I have seen since it is practically draining and filling, although I still have doubts regarding the fluid left in the block/engine, remembering that my truck has 162,000 m and I honestly believe that they have never changed that fluid.
Hola tengo una Tacoma 2008 Base, y tengo que cambiar la manguera de paso de agua o como se le conoce en Ingles "Water Bypass pipe" (la cual viene de plastico y ya presenta una fuga de refrigerante) y llegue a tu video porque queria aprovechar de hacer un lavado en mi truck, ya que de igual forma tengo que drenar todo el refrigerante. Es de los video mas sencillos que he visto ya que es practicamente drenar y llenar, aunque tengo aun dudas en cuanto al liquido que queda en el bloque/motor, recordando que mi truck tiene 162,000 m y honestamente creo que nunca le han cambiado ese liquido.
How hard is it to remove the drain plugs on the block? I'm afraid they will strip so I was going to just do a couple drain and refills.
Hi there was a very nice video and I like to ask how many gallon of coolant you used one or two and the mind time I have a 2014 Toyota Tacoma SR-5 close to 95,000 Miles I never have any issues so far is Automatic thank you for you tima and be safe a 100% please send me a respond if you can Adios!
Thank you Sir. Good deal.
Question? I know you had the throttle around 2000 rpm’s, but shouldn’t you also just turn your heater on to circulate fluid in your heater core as well. I would think now might be a good time to change out your thermostat as well since your draining all the fluid out .
If I replace the water pump the block will definitely be drained out right. I don’t want to flush the block out, is it ok if I just fill the coolant back in without flushing the block out? Thanks 🙏
How many gallons did you end up using? I’m currently doing this and it has yet to accept a full gallon after revving
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2008 taco with 121k miles and original coolant. Never had an issue, but now its bothering me mentally. I think I'll finally do it.
It probably won't a "issue" till its too late. Its definitely way past due for service. Coolant eventually because acidic and rots gaskets etc... I flush it out. Drain the block as well or get a hose and back flush the engine.
Great how to video,I was wondering will changing the color of coolant do harm to the engine of my 2012 tacoma,or should I stick the factory coolant.
Oem is great of course. You can use import red, pink or universal long life yellow.
Good job!
I drain my coolant out. Flush it with water running while engine is on. Is it safe for now a day car?
Thanks for another great video.Is it normal to hear gurgling sound after turning off the engine?I have the 4.0L engine if that matters.Dealer replace my AC compressor assembly and don't know if they needed to pull out one of the radiator hose for easy access.I can't remember my truck doing that before.Coolant level is okay.Temperature is okay.I dont hear it while driving.Can just hear it after turning off the engine.
You could be hearing the engine oil drain out of the block.
Get one of those funnels, Run the engine with the heat turned all the way up, until completely warmed up and squeeze on the upper radiator hose to help release air.
How many gallons of antifreeze does that Toyota Tacoma take?
Is there a reason why you didn’t drain it from the engine block (The drain by the passenger tire) ?
Thank you
What about the coolant in the engine block?
Can you just turn the heater on if your by yourself
Is it not necessary to flush the whole system with distilled water prior to putting in the new coolant?
Is it the same process for a 3rd gen tacoma?
@Lennon Tobias this guy has posted hacking his gf Instagram all over TH-cam, he's an idiot with too much free time.
Great video. Is it pretty much the same with a gen 3 tacoma?
Thanks, yes, same same..
Is using a radiator flush chemical recomended?
Does this apply for 1st Gen Tacomas too?
What about the old coolant that's in the engine block? Could I use Distill Water to flush out the old coolant in my engine block? I have a V6 4.0L 2013 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 Double Cab.
I wouldnt be too worries about it. But if you really wanted to flush it out id use a garden hose and back flush it out.
Drain the block for sure I got about a gallon from the radiator and nearly a gallon from the block. I also flushed with distilled water then refilled with Toyota 50-50. Just finished tonight and it’s quite simple didn’t need to get the truck of the ground either and I have a stock 2010 double cab long bed sport 4WD
Did this truck have a motor coolant drain on the passengers side that should be opened, drained, and then filled at the radiator? Thanks.
I was wondering about draining the block or does that not apply to the V6 version? I have a 2.7 four cylinder and it has a drain on the block.
They all do, in reality it's a good idea. You'll find most guys and shops do not donit as it can be a pain or just extra work in general. If you've stayed on top of the maintenance it'll be ok, but if it's super dirty and old, I'd do it. What you coukd do it is pop off a heater hose and back flush the system with a water hose. Be sure make sure the coolant strength is good for your area when done.
Question for Kelly. I have a 2004 V6 4Runner SR5 with single climate control. When running the heater, the air on the drivers side is much warmer than on the passenger side. What can be the cause of that? I replaced the temperature blend actuator and the mode actuator is working fine. Any ideas? Thanks much!
Well i generally cant answer accurately without seeing this but i would try back flushing the heatcore.
It would be incredibly helpful is you did this with a 2016+ / 3rd Gen Tacoma as well.
How you put the temperature indicate on cold or hot the a there question if you put on hot you turn on or off
Engine coolant drain plugs?
Nice job on the vid. I have a 2011. In the "old days" as you call it I used to do this with the heater opened full. Would you recommend doing that with this type vehicle or does it matter? Thanks!!
Thanks. It really doesnt matter but sure turn the heater on if ya like, it cant hurt.
Yes, turn heat on full blast, it circulates in the heater core.
? does the rusted rotted Gen2 skid/splash undercarriage plate NEED to be removed to access the drain on the bottom of the radiator? TY!
Yes, its best to remove the shield.
Is flushing necessary or can I just do what you did? My Haynes repair manual says to remove the thermostat and do other stuff to flush which seems unnecessary at 50k miles. What do you think?
What's up with flushing out old pink fluid and replacing with universal all models coolant. Should I keep flushing til pink changes clear, then add universal coolant. I've heard not to mix different antifreeze/coolant.
I use the asian vehicle coolant, silicate free HOAT. I’ve heard its a bad idea to mix coolants because the different ingredients could react and could change the properties of the coolant.
@@dariosalinas2932 I used the coolant that's safe for all vehicles,,, so far no problems.
just watched your video...Running a 05 tacoma 4.0, recently purchased and discovered the green coolant in there. Its not dexacool, but there seems to be controversy using this universal coolant instead of the pink/red toyota one....Any thoughts on that? much appreciated
The most important thing is to service regularly, early if possible. Dex-cool is not meant for Toyota's. I'd use red or universal yellow longlife.
@@Beacon_Offroad trying to avoid draining the engine block to be honest...Oreillys universal coolant will do? thank you for your insight
@@banejeftic507 Draining the block isnt exactly necessary and can be worked around. First you must take into account how old and overdue the coolant is. Then if you dont want to drain the block, once the coolant is drained you could pull off a heater hose and flush the engine out with a garden hose. Let it drain and and perform the coolant fill and bleed. Be sure to check the coolant strength depend where in the country you are.
@@banejeftic507 Take into account how old and overdue the coolant is. If you dont want to drain the block but you want to be sure its all cleaned, you could remove a heater hose and flush it with a garden hose. Then perform the refill and bleed procedure. Be sure to check the coolant strength after depending on where in the country you live.
Do you have a video of doing the serpentine belt. I have a 15 Tacoma to.
Not specially, but this really isnt a hard job at all. Make you have the belt routing diagram or draw your own. Release the tension and remove and change the belt.
By any change would it be possible that it is not necessary to wait for the bubbles go out with that type of funnels, because it has the reservoir tank, where the bubbles con go? I mean, what if we drain the radiator, re-fill it up, with the reservoir tank included, and then start the engine, and use the reservoir tank as an alternative of the anti-spills funnel, and then at some point when the operative temperature is reached, and thermostat opens and start the flow, the bubbles trapped inside will travel at some point to the reservoir tank and get integrated with the rest of the air in the reservoir tank. If not, what if we leave the reservoir tank opened until that happens?
It doesnt really transfer over to the tank that easily. Ive done coolant 100's and 100's of times over my career and done it many times without the funnel and still do. Dont fill the rad to the top, leave it a few inches below, warm and circulate the coolant till the thermostat is open and slowly fill to the top. Drive it and let it cool. Recheck level later and top up.
This is a great video explaining things step by step for a drain and fill.
Would these steps in the video be the same for a 3rd Gen Tacoma? Also, notice the engine block was not drained. Should that be done or is it optional?
Again, thank you for taking the time to make these videos!
Thanks Jonathan, in theory this is basically the steps for any vehicle. The block drain is usually seized and difficult to access. You could flush with a hose.
With proper maintenance your Tacoma will last a long time so Just get the Funnel and like he stated change it more often than the 100,000 mile.
I've seen the video, but my question is this:
How many quarts go into the cooling system?
I have a question on what position you put the temperature indicate on cold or hot if you put on hot you settle it on run or off
Honestly, it virtually doesnt make a difference. Ive done this hundreds of times in my career and i never check.
I’ve heard you can also turn the heater on.
2010 tacoma 2.7....drain and refilled ..no air lock problems
How much coolant did you use
That funnel makes a big difference when working alone.......and a pedal depressor.
When do you remove the funnel? When engine still running? Or turn off with funnel in and wait till it cools?
Once its warmed up and its running is perfectly fine.
Isnt time/age important too? Coolant thats 2/3 years old vs miles?
Question is this the same for a 3rd gen tacoma? Bc im about to change mine
Yes, itll be exactly the same. Good to go. 👍
Why didn't you drain the antifreeze from both sides of the block after draining from the radiator? I got more out of the block than I did from the radiator.
Wasnt really necessary. My truck was well ahead of schedule. Nothing wrong in what your suggesting though.
It would help if you were more realistic in what needs to be done to do a complete job. Most of us would need to drain the block as well.
Is this the same on a 2006 Tacoma 4.0L V6? My mother in law asked me to do this for her and change her thermostat.
Yes, good to go.
awesome thank You for the quick response. I'm about to go buy the coolant, thermostat, and might as well the radiator cap and head over to my mother in laws 👍
Doing this procedure when did you add coolant in the coolant reservoir?
Before or after, it won't really matter either way.
How much coolant did you use?
On a drain and fill about 6-7 liters.
Are there any differences on this process for the 3rd gen?
No, this pretty much transfers to any vehicle out there.
Isn't there a drain on the engine block? What about that?
So for the record, 2015 Toyota oem coolant is PINK correct ??
Basically a pinky, red color yes.
My 15 taco is orange.
I think we should trade lifts. I have a sick floor jack 😂
That sounds like a deal to me, lol.
@@Beacon_Offroad just need to cut some holes in the roof to fit the 8ft ceiling lol
If the reservoir is low should I fill it directly in the reservoir or in the radiator itself. Thanks
Depends. Reservoir should be filled if low yes. But you shoukd check the radiator as well to be sure it's at the correct level as well.
@@Beacon_Offroad Thank you
I have a plate I need to remove below my radiator ( engine ) to even get to the drain plug. It has 4 bolts I have to remove 🙄
Yasss
I missed the part of how to bleed air in system.
Imma go ahead and go ahead...
Don't you TURN HEATER......ON, so you can circulate the COOLANT through the HEAT CORE?
Coolant circulates through the heater core regardless of the heater been on or not. So in the end it wont matter. 👍
first things first...where is your washroom ?..I was hoping to see a Toyota tech doing this
You MUST DRAIN THE BLOCK!!! It is EASY on the 1GR-FE - Open the drain petcocks. Regarding coolant, Pentosyn Pentofrost A4 = Toyota SLLC. DON'T USE ZEREX, or PRESTONE.
Thank you, Tony Stark!
What about draining the block ?
Unnecessary. Maybe in a crazy severe case, but even then I'd just use a hose and flush the whole thing through.
Carcraft Autotech Thanks, my 2015 has 48k miles. What do you suggest on coolant flush? Any other fluids to change? I’ve don’t the front and rear differentials and transfer case. Really like your videos. It would be great for some more Tacoma stuff. Maybe plug change or other maintenance items.
@@WoweeZoweee definitely have more coming. Hopefully you have subscribed. to stay in touch.
Thanks
Carcraft Autotech absolutely did, looking forward to some more videos
Definitely drain the block. I drained and flushed with distilled water then refilled. I got a little over a gallon from the radiator and nearly a gallon from the block. You can get to it with at least a 12” extension but I had an 18” and was loosening it right over the tire. No jack needed and I have a stock 2010 double cab long bed
🙂👍
You are also supposed to put the heater in the highest temperature
no, this isnt not a requirement and not necessary. Ive done this hundreds of times over the past 25 years as a technician.
I’m wondering why you would you say to do this? The heater is just a fan on a switch, and won’t open the thermostat or anything else
@@mastermetalshredder well if you ever experience a vehicle overheating the best you could do for it especially say the summer time with the ac being on is shut off the ac roll down all your windows and turn your heater on it will actually help bring the temperature of the coolant down some than of course when safe to do so maybe pull over shut off the engine and let it cool for a bit. Been there down that in the past several times saved my engine according to many mechanics that reassured me that I actually did the right thing in that situation and I only knew that from a old man friend of mine that was a master mechanic advised me too when ever in that situation. So to answer your question is actually more than just a switch friend lastminute.com how exactly a cats heater function and works to better understand in why doing the stuff from above will help cool it anyhow hope this helps you and many others good luck take care.
@@cj5fromla I would do the same thing- using the heater core as secondary cooling during an overhead. This is just changing the fluid though so it’s definitely not the same thing and not necessary. But yeah do it if you like turning on your fan 👍
Would raising the front of the vehicle a little while it's idling help eliminate the air pockets?
How would you do a complete flush?
I generally do not flush. A trans flush machine can be used. There is also a method of flushing with removing the cooler lines. Personally I stay on top of my servicing. But Its not uncommon for us to do a double or triple drain and fill service to get clean fluid.
@@Beacon_Offroad I have over 100k and dont think the coolant has ever been replaced. I've done a flush on an older Ram by running water through the system and draining it through the radiator bleeder then replacing it with new coolant. I was wondering if the same method can be done on a tacoma
@@dant3113 I must apologize. I thought we were on a trans video haha. With coolant, yes we do also have a coolant flush machine. But what youre suggesting is also a good idea. Id pull a few different hose off and spray water through it. That would definitely work a bit further to clean it out.
@@Beacon_Offroad I've read about some hoses or cocks that you have to open to flush engine blocks and such but I read it's hard to find those.
Did you have to turn on the heater?
You dont have to but you can if you like, it wont make a difference.
@@Beacon_Offroad Thanks, I did this yesterday with that same funnel and thought I forgot a step haha.
So it's not really necessary to empty the fluid from the block? I did this the exact same way to my friend's Tacoma that had 200k miles, and the fluid still looked clean cause he keeps up on the maintenance. We were thinking of changing the fluid again this same way a few months down the road to hopefully get more new fluid in.
@@maxxt4428 you could drain the block if you wanted to. You could also undo a heater and flush it out with a hose and water. Just remember to mix the coolant strength a bit stronger to compensate or just do the service again.
From someone who works at Toyota you dint even talk about if you should have your heater off or on or your defroster.