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Old 01-30-2014, 11:16 PM   #1
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Coolant sitting low (3 door 2007 Yaris)

While filling the windshield wiper fluid reservoir, i noticed that the pink engine coolant was sitting pretty low, just above the low level line on the indicator. 89,000 miles on it currently. Should I add a bit more coolant to fill it up to the full line and if so, what's the one to get? What does Toyota use originally? Does the cold effect coolant levels? Thanks for any help.
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Old 01-30-2014, 11:32 PM   #2
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It does evaporate a bit over time, so that is likely why it is a bit low.

Toyota uses their own long life coolant, which is available pre-mixed at the parts department. Topping off the overflow container is not a bad idea. Also, while the car is cold, remove the radiator hose cap and verify that it is full as well.
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Old 01-31-2014, 12:18 AM   #3
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It does evaporate a bit over time, so that is likely why it is a bit low.

Toyota uses their own long life coolant, which is available pre-mixed at the parts department. Topping off the overflow container is not a bad idea. Also, while the car is cold, remove the radiator hose cap and verify that it is full as well.
will do.
Is it safe to say that there is no way to avoid the stealership to get this premixed stuff? thanks for your help.
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Old 01-31-2014, 12:30 AM   #4
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If you're somewhere slightly warmer than freezing you can just top it up with distilled water. After a few cycles it'll be all mixed in and be fine with freezing temps again. You just don't want to add it in and have it freeze in the tank.
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Old 01-31-2014, 08:21 AM   #5
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will do.
Is it safe to say that there is no way to avoid the stealership to get this premixed stuff? thanks for your help.
Dealer here sell the pre-mix for about 18$ the gallon. I don't think they are trying to rob us.

I know you probably get the green stuff for 4$, but i think it is worth the difference.
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Dealer here sell the pre-mix for about 18$ the gallon. I don't think they are trying to rob us.

I know you probably get the green stuff for 4$, but i think it is worth the difference.
$18 is not bad if i can find it at that price near me.
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You don't want to mix antifreeze types, as some will react with each other and form precipitates that can clog up the radiator. So, it is best to stick with the OEM fluid, unless you are doing a full flush, then you can switch to non-OEM.
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