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Toyota Tacoma 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1996)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Toyota
Model
Tacoma 2WD
Engine
L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)
Year
1996
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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Coolant: Service and Repair

1. Replace engine coolant.

(a)

Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING:  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) Drain the coolant from the radiator and cylinder drain plugs. (Engine coolant drain plug at the right of cylinder block.)
(c)

Close the drain plugs.
Torque:

Engine drain plug: 24.5 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

2. Fill engine coolant.

(a)

Slowly fill the system with coolant.
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Use a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant and mix it according to the manufacturer's directions. 

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Using coolant which includes more than 50 % ethylene-glycol (but not more than 70 %) is recommended.

CAUTION:
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Do not use an alcohol type coolant.

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The coolant should be mixed with demineralized water or distilled water.

Capacity (w/ Heater):

M/T: 8.0 liters (8.5 US qts.)
A/T: 7.8 liters (8.2 US qts.)

(b) Install the radiator cap.
(c)

Warm up the engine and check for leaks.

(d) Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.

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