Wanted to say something that goes for any make car. When replacing radiator hoses that attaches to a plastic nipple. Do not use the screw type hose clamp. They do not spread pressure evenly around the hose. This can can the plastic to crack. Immediately if done to tight, or later as the plastic becomes more brittle. The extra pressure at the screw can cause it to crack. This is less likely with a spring type clamp. Reuse the factory spring clamps or by new ones if needed. This is true for other hoses that attaches to plastic nipples.

 

I'd like to add my 1.75 cents.


Make sure the mechanic mixes the Toyota Super Long Life coolant (NOT the pre-mix) with distilled or de-ionized water.

 

Take in 2 gallons of distilled water with the parts. Guarantee you'll get that. For the whole two dollars.

 

So much great info here! I almost want to replace my radiator and it's not even leaking.