![]() When you make purchases through links on this site, The Track Ahead may earn an affiliate commission. Also, these posts are based off my own experiences. ![]() ![]() Learn MoreĪbout Draining, Flushing, and Filling Coolant I am not responsible for any action you take as a result of reading this. There are a number of ways to drain, flush, and fill the the coolant on our 1st generation Toyota Tacoma. Some ways being easier such as a drain and fill and others being more involved and requiring much more work. To replace most of the coolant in your system, at a minimum you should be draining the coolant out of the engine and the radiator and refilling accordingly. In this guide, I drain out the coolant out of the radiator and the engine, flush the radiator with distilled water, and refill the coolant. This will replace most of the coolant in the cooling system with the exception of the coolant that runs through the heater core. The 1st generation Tacoma has a variety of configurations that can make the coolant capacity differ slightly from one model to the next. It is wise to use protective gear while working with coolant/antifreeze.Īs such, here are the configurations from the owner’s manual for the 1st gen Toyota Tacoma with the 5VZ-FE (3.4L V6) engine: 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma 5VZ-FE (3.4L V6) Safety glasses/goggles and gloves are recommended as coolant can irritate skin as well as the eyes. More importantly, coolant is toxic if ingested and therefore it is important to keep it away from animals and children. It is recommended for use in Toyota, Scion, Lexus and other automotive and light duty vehicles requiring a phosphate based OAT engine coolant. OEM Premium Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant meets or exceeds performance requirements ASTM D3306 and JIS K2234. Because it can have a bittersweet taste to it, it can attract children and pets. OEM Premium Engine Coolant Selection Guide. Be aware of where you store coolant and protect your loved ones. Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant, which is a 50/50 mix of coolant and deionized water. ![]() This coolant is pink/red in color and is the recommended coolant for the 1st gen Toyota Tacoma, as well as many other Toyota vehicle models. ![]()
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