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Toyota RAV4 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4 2WD
Engine
L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Coolant: Service and Repair

COOLANT

REPLACEMENT

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.

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

a. Remove the radiator cap.

b. Loosen the radiator drain plug (on the left side of the radiator lower tank) and engine drain plug, and drain the coolant.
c. Close the drain plugs.

Torque:.............................5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch 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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Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant " or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

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New Toyota vehicles are filled with Toyota Super Long Life Coolant. When replacing the coolant, Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is
recommended.

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

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Observe the coolant level inside the radiator by pressing the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand. If the coolant level goes
down, add the coolant.

NOTICE

Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water).

Coolant Capacity (w/ Heater)

b. Reinstall 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.

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