Rad Coolant

[SINGH182]

just a quick question.

...gonna change the rad on my is300 and am gonna supply the garage with Toyota/Lexus coolant. But how much will i have told them to flush out the old and put new coolant in as its never been changed.

thanks

[Yeldarb]

just a quick question.

...gonna change the rad on my is300 and am gonna supply the garage with Toyota/Lexus coolant. But how much will i have told them to flush out the old and put new coolant in as its never been changed.

thanks

I think it is 1 Gallon (4.5L)

I am sure someone will correct me though if I am wrong!!

[Steviewevie]

The IS300 takes 7.8L of coolant according to the data sheet in the online manual.

[Yeldarb]

Clever clogs.

Isn't the neat toyota fluid mixed 50/50 with distilled water?

[jason_l]

Clever clogs.

Isn't the neat toyota fluid mixed 50/50 with distilled water?

I think it just goes in neat??? or at least mine does

[ColinBarber]

Toyota LLC is pre-mixed.

[D17 DOW]

Toyota sell 2 types firstly there is red or green. Lexus takes red as far as i know mine does a 2005 is 200 and a friend of mines does a 2000 is200 also there is one type which is for top up pre mixed and another for a new rad which is neat and would need to be mixed but im not sure what the ratio is.

[ColinBarber]

Toyota sell 2 types firstly there is red or green. Lexus takes red as far as i know mine does a 2005 is 200 and a friend of mines does a 2000 is200 also there is one type which is for top up pre mixed and another for a new rad which is neat and would need to be mixed but im not sure what the ratio is.

Actually 3 different types, Red, Green and Pink. They have different lifespans. Pink is the latest and I thought installed from around 2005 onwards. This lasts 60,000 to 100,000 miles depending on country.

[D17 DOW]

I didnt know that i stand corrected i am amazed what people know on here i learn stuff all the time.

[SINGH182]

am i better of using the red or pink coolant considering that i am gonna compleatly flush the old stuff out.

[D17 DOW]

Pink one sounds like the one to use

[aido]

I always prefer pink

[ColinBarber]

I've been told that older models can safely use the newer pink coolant. You should see a cost saving over a few years by using the pink and also better for the environment.

If you get your vehicle serviced by a dealer just make sure they don't follow the standard coolant replacement intervals.