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Toyota Tundra 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Toyota
Model
Tundra 2WD
Engine
V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE)
Year
2004
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 drain plugs, and drain the coolant.
c. Close the drain plugs.

Torque: 30 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.) for engine drain plug

2. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT

a. Slowly fill the system with engine 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 plain water according to the manufacturer's directions.

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Use of the 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 engine coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water).

Capacity 

b. Reinstall the radiator cap.
c. Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
d. if necessary, refill engine coolant into the reservoir until it is "FULL" line. 

3. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS 
4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY CORRECTLY

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