Low Coolant Level
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Low Coolant Level
I have a 2017 RX 350 base. Does anyone know if there is a warning icon that comes on if your coolant level is low. The reason I ask is because my reservoir was dry. I bought some 50/50 and brought it up to full. It took about 12 ounces maybe. The reservoir is very small compared to my Altima. I will keep an eye on it to see if the level drops.
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Thanks for your replies. I just bought the car 4 weeks ago so I don't know what maintenance schedule the previous owner had. It is possible it never was filled all the way up. The Toyota stealership wanted $34.95 for a gallon of 50/50 coolant. I went to advanced auto parts and bought a gallon of Zerex (Valvoline) hybrid organic acid tech. for $19.95. I will be checking that coolant level over the next 2 or 3 months to see what happens. So far no leaks have been found.
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Thanks for your replies. I just bought the car 4 weeks ago so I don't know what maintenance schedule the previous owner had. It is possible it never was filled all the way up. The Toyota stealership wanted $34.95 for a gallon of 50/50 coolant. I went to advanced auto parts and bought a gallon of Zerex (Valvoline) hybrid organic acid tech. for $19.95. I will be checking that coolant level over the next 2 or 3 months to see what happens. So far no leaks have been found.
Did you know that THAT coolant is only for GM, Saab and VW its colour is orange.
The one for Toyota/Lexus is a P-Hoat (Phosphated Oat) Zerex for asian vehicles, colour is Pink or Blue
Good luck to you if you've already poured it.
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This is what happens when people cheap out without understanding what they are buying!
Did you know that THAT coolant is only for GM, Saab and VW its colour is orange.
The one for Toyota/Lexus is a P-Hoat (Phosphated Oat) Zerex for asian vehicles, colour is Pink or Blue
Good luck to you if you've already poured it.
Did you know that THAT coolant is only for GM, Saab and VW its colour is orange.
The one for Toyota/Lexus is a P-Hoat (Phosphated Oat) Zerex for asian vehicles, colour is Pink or Blue
Good luck to you if you've already poured it.
Now if it was transmission fluid, that would be a different conversation. It would be Lexus/Toyota factory stuff. Valvoline makes good products and they have for many years. They are not a fly by night operation.
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It is the chemical that you bought which is wrong and if added to whatever was already in there could have a reaction, since the vehicle is a 2017 one presumes it's the original one.
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Actual relevant information can be found down this page: https://parts.olathetoyota.com/blog/...nt-color-guide
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My 2017 had to be topped up from the bottom low mark last year but it's been at full ever since. I just used distilled water.