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Any thoughts on what I need to do to flush my radiator/coolant? I turned the plastic drain plug, and it only went 1/2 a turn and stopped. No fluid draining. With my Channel Locks, I turned and pulled on it, and got it 1/2 inch out, but still no fluid draining?
Hey Thx. Guru...I wonder if it is clogged....So the plug isn't supposed to come out completly, huh? Seems like the last time I flushed it something like this came up, and I just ended up flushing by taking the bottom hose off. Hey Thx. Guru...I wonder if it is clogged....So the plug isn't supposed to come out completly, huh? Seems like the last time I flushed it something like this came up, and I just ended up flushing by taking the bottom hose off.
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Park the Toyota Tundra on a level surface and set the parking brake. Then, with the engine off, touch the radiator to gauge its temperature. If the radiator is still warm, allow it to cool off before you start next step.
Twist the radiator cap one full turn, pause for a few seconds and then fully remove the cap. You want to pause to relieve any internal pressure inside the radiator. Opening a pressurized or hot radiator can cause it to spew hot coolant and burn anyone it comes into contact with.
Position a bucket or tray with a two-gallon capacity underneath the radiator, below the drain plug. To access the drain plug, you may have to remove the plastic engine undercover, which should be on the driver's side of the Toyota Tundra's radiator. Use a socket wrench to open the plug.
Open the drain plug and allow the existing coolant to drain completely into the bucket. Once complete, pour the old coolant into a sealable container for proper disposal.
Put the drain bucket back under the radiator and close the drain plug. Then, fill the radiator with distilled water. Next, open the drain plug to let the water flow into the bucket. Replicate this procedure until the water runs debris free out the radiator.
Replace the radiator drain plug and pour fresh coolant into the radiator until it's within an inch of overflowing. With the Toyota Tundra, you need to use the same coolant that came with the truck. Most likely, it is Toyota Long Life red coolant, but consult the owner's manual to be sure.
Start the engine of the Tundra and turn the heating fan to high. Allow it to run until the cooling fan turns on two separate times.
Switch the Toyato Tundra off and check the coolant level. If it is lower than before, add more coolant. If not, put the radiator cap back on and close the hood.
TIPS
You will need 2 gallons of coolant for the four-valve Toyota Tundra and 3 gallons of coolant for the six-valve model.
Using tap water from a hose is an alternative to flushing with distilled water, but tap water can leave sediments behind that can damage your coolant system
WARNING
Because coolant is extremely toxic to people and pets, it's imperative that you dispose of the old coolant properly.
Drain the coolant when it is cold and pull off the upper and lower radiator hose. Put a garden hose in the radiator neck (after removing the radiator cap) and turn the water up gradually and let it run for 15 to 20 minutes or until the flow is constant. If your water pump is not noisy or leaking and the pulley is not wobbling then you should not have to replace the water pump. You may want to flush out the block with water also. Please rate me on this answer.
Park the Toyota Tundra on a level surface and set the parking brake. Then, with the engine off, touch the radiator to gauge its temperature. If the radiator is still warm, allow it to cool off before you start next step.
Twist the radiator cap one full turn, pause for a few seconds and then fully remove the cap. You want to pause to relieve any internal pressure inside the radiator. Opening a pressurized or hot radiator can cause it to spew hot coolant and burn anyone it comes into contact with.
Position a bucket or tray with a two-gallon capacity underneath the radiator, below the drain plug. To access the drain plug, you may have to remove the plastic engine undercover, which should be on the driver's side of the Toyota Tundra's radiator. Use a socket wrench to open the plug.
Open the drain plug and allow the existing coolant to drain completely into the bucket. Once complete, pour the old coolant into a sealable container for proper disposal.
Put the drain bucket back under the radiator and close the drain plug. Then, fill the radiator with distilled water. Next, open the drain plug to let the water flow into the bucket. Replicate this procedure until the water runs debris free out the radiator.
Replace the radiator drain plug and pour fresh coolant into the radiator until it's within an inch of overflowing. With the Toyota Tundra, you need to use the same coolant that came with the truck. Most likely, it is Toyota Long Life red coolant, but consult the owner's manual to be sure.
Start the engine of the Tundra and turn the heating fan to high. Allow it to run until the cooling fan turns on two separate times.
Switch the Toyato Tundra off and check the coolant level. If it is lower than before, add more coolant. If not, put the radiator cap back on and close the hood.
TIPS
You will need 2 gallons of coolant for the four-valve Toyota Tundra and 3 gallons of coolant for the six-valve model.
Using tap water from a hose is an alternative to flushing with distilled water, but tap water can leave sediments behind that can damage your coolant system
WARNING
Because coolant is extremely toxic to people and pets, it's imperative that you dispose of the old coolant properly.
Drain your existing coolant from the coolant system there should be a drain petcock on your radiator along the bottem. Once the coolant is drained add water and a radiator flush solution, availeable from most auto parts stores, refill your coolant system and run your engine usually 10 minutes or more. Check the instructions on the type of cleaning solution you buy. Afterward drain the coolant system, flush with water by filling and running it again, then drain and service with proper level of coolant. Always remember to let your engine cool between runs to safely remove your radiator cap DO NOT remove the radiator cap if engine is still hot from running.
Drain your coolant (not on the ground), Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, If trans cooler equiped, remove trans cooer oil lines from radiator, remove either the top sheet metal holding the radiator down, or the four bolts 2 on each side, and lift the radiator out. Good luck.
its a pitcock facing the cab bottom of the radiator, plastic flat. once you find the pitcock just put a bucket underneath and turn it.then refill. if you want to flush(run fluid thru to clean it out) the radiator id suggest taking it in. you dont have to flush it every time you change the coolant out.
Hey Thx. Guru...I wonder if it is clogged....So the plug isn't supposed to come out completly, huh? Seems like the last time I flushed it something like this came up, and I just ended up flushing by taking the bottom hose off.
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