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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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Has anybody done a coolant change? Where exactly is the open valve? And is red the only color that should really be used? Thanks.
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I believe it is bottom of radiator on drivers side. White draincock. Use Toyota red. You can get it mixed 50-50 or get full strength and mix it with distilled water. After you get about a gallon in there, cut the car on and turn heater on high and top off as necessary. Clean and refill the overflow jug too.
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