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Toyota Camry Solara L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Toyota
Model
Camry Solara
Engine
L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Year
2003
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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Coolant: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT 

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

a. Remove the radiator cap.

CAUTION:  To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
 

b. Loosen the radiator drain plug (on the right side of the radiator lower tank) and engine drain plug (on the left rear of the cylinder block), and

drain the coolant.

c. Close the drain plugs.

Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.) for engine

2. FILL ENGINE COOLANT

a. Slowly fill the system with coolant.

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Use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.

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Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent and mix it with plan water according to the manufacturer's directions.

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Using of coolant which includes more than 50% (freezing protection down to -35°C (-31°F) or 60% (freezing protection down to -50°C
(-58°F)
) of ethylene-glycol is recommended but not more than 70%.

DO NOT FURTHER DILUTE PRE-MIXED MANUFACTURER APPROVED ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASED COOLANT IF
USED.

NOTICE: 
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Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.

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The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water).

Capacity:

 

b. Install the radiator cap.
c. Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
d. Refill the radiator reservoir with coolant until it reaches the  "FULL" line. 

3. CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS

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