Necessary 100k Coolant flush?
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Necessary 100k Coolant flush?
So I reached 100k on my 06 Tc. I know Toyota calls for full coolant flush, but I'm still on my original water pump and fluid and its still pink? Never has overheated or got close. So just curious if I can take it to another 20k or something? thanks.
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an 06? Look at your water pump area, I bet you got pink crusted up coolant? lol; or you could be a lucky one and not have that.
water pump replacement and the V belt while you're at it. Mine was still pink but I've lost fluid due to failing water pump.
water pump replacement and the V belt while you're at it. Mine was still pink but I've lost fluid due to failing water pump.
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Correct mine is a 06 and its the original pump lol. No leaks or nothing knock on wood.
I just don't see the point in changing it if its not dirty or overheating? Unless its damaging to keep it in there.
I just don't see the point in changing it if its not dirty or overheating? Unless its damaging to keep it in there.
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If you're comfortable doing it yourself, a coolant flush is relatively simple to do. I'm not as comfortable working with new cars as I grew up with old cars all my life, but if Toyota recommends you to flush at 100,000, you probably should just in case.
I'm at 90,000 on my xB, and when I hit the big 100, I'm going to flush all the fluids.
I'm at 90,000 on my xB, and when I hit the big 100, I'm going to flush all the fluids.
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