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what's the inverter reservoir?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Bob Allen, Apr 19, 2004.

  1. Ana Hernandez

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    I was on the road and needed coolant ASAP this summer when I drove to Miami, I noticed I ran out within 8 hours of driving so I bought a commercial one and its green but turns pink after a day. Now is this the same coolant used for the inverter reservoir.
     
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    You have reanimated a thread which died in 2005, so it is likely that most participants are long gone.

    SLLC is used in both. I am sorry you used the wrong fluid.



    at 9:50 to 10:30 he discusses the cooling needs of the inverter.
     
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    I like how that sounds haha.
    Thank you for your response greatly appreciated! I got to see it there on the video.
     
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    if you're running out of coolant, you need to take it to toyota to find the leak. they can then flush it and refill with correct coolant. same with inverter.
     
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    I'm not understanding your description completely. Were your coolant reservoirs just getting low, and you topped them up? Or was there a more serious loss?

    It's not good to mix coolants, best to stick with the recommended Toyota fluid: "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant". This is typically available at US dealerships in 50/50 premix with water, no need to dilute. It's a pink colour.

    If you've just mixed in a few ounces of another type I think you'll be ok, but best to stick with Toyota's coolant. And maybe before too long get (both) circuit's fluids changed.

    To directly answer your question: the same coolant is used in both circuits, engine and inverter.
     
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    Thank you! And yes I think the problem was minimal. I had never placed coolant in so I guess it took time to sink in since I didng understand how that unit worked I thought it had all been used once I checked after 8 hours of driving but maybe it just took time for the coolant to sink in.
     
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