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4.2 Rav4 D4D Coolant Change


tash2007
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hi

time for a coolant change on me 02 rav4 d4d - my (US) haynes and (US) factory manuals both refer to petrols, and the haynes says to remove the thermostat to flush through before refilling... where's the thermostat on a d4d? and is it necessary to remove/replace for a coolant change? any gotchas?

Car did have pink toyota long life coolant in it from new until local garage changed it a couple of years ago for some ordinary looking green flavour stuff. I am intending to go back to the long life gear - exactly which do i need? i see red,green and pink Mr T coolant advertised.... :blink: how long is "long life"?

thanks in advance

tash

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They used to say "for life" but that seems to be 100k these days.

Just fill it and drain it a few times until it runs clear then drain out enought to get you 50% in (see data sheets).

I would use the pink stuff.

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Hi

thanks for reply- for info where is the thermostat on a D4D?

NB The service schedule says change the "long life" coolant every 5 years....

Cheers

Jim

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