Coolant & Valve Replacement Questions

1. Ice coolant loop
2. Just drain and fill, no real need to bleed it. Check the fluid level and top off as needed until level stable.
3. 100k - 235k = way overdue
4. With an airlift, you probably don't have to do much as there shouldn't be any air in there. But you can always run your heater at high speed and make sure the heat works and the coolant is circulating properly.

 

Use the AirLift, makes life EASY.

In theory there is supposed to be no air in the system b/c of the vaccuum created by the device. However, I have noticed that there must be some minimal amount of air that gets left behind, b/c the Engine Loop has to get topped off w/ a few ounces at the radiator, after a few days of driving.

Geez, original owner, and NEVER changed the Inverter coolant loop. Did you not look at the maintenance schedule? Good thing you didn't have any warranty issues involving the Inverter loop, b/c you would likely get denied for lack of required maintenance.

 

Once you use an AirLift, you'll never refill the cumbersome traditional way. FAST and elimination of air gaps upon refilling is why shops use it.

However, I notice there has to be some residual air that remains in engine loop due to need to top off radiator directly. Inverter loop no issues whatsoever.

Be sure to check the radiator after car has sat overnight. I thought 6hours later was enough time to cool and loose pressure. Nope, there was still some preasure, despite the time and everything cool to barely warm to the touch.

Airift must have plenty of coolant when refillong. Do not let the tool sucks in air; defeats the tools purpose.

 

Engine loop = 2gal (Toyota manual lists 9.1 quarts)
Inverter loop = 1gal (can't find spec)

I have done engine and Inverter twice, and used the 3gal total, w/ a little bit remaining; even after filling the respective opaque overflow reservoir. You will likely have the same experience. DON'T SPILL.