Toyota Cooling System Bleeding for V6 2GR-FE 3.5L THE RIGHT WAY!
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A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shows you a small trick that's not in the books to properly bleed the cooling system on Toyota and Lexus 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 Engine.
In this video I share with you a trick that you won't find in the books on how to easily, quickly and effectively bleed the cooling system in your 3.5L V6 2GR-FE and 2GR-FXE engines.
Wether you're replacing the coolant for maintenance, replaced the thermostat, replaced the water pump or did any job requiring the coolant to be drained. This procedure will apply and make your life easier.
It's very common for this engine to overheat or cause a no heat at idle concern when not properly bled. You'll also hear noises behind the dash like gurgling noises from the heater core if this system is not bleed right. Another common concern from not bleeding this engine right is on models with rear heat, Simply put the rear heat will not work.
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Coolant Drain and general info
2:29 Filling and Bleeding
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- I did this over the weekend on my 2010 Es 350 , followed every step,worked like a charm. This channel is the real deal folks
@andrewjack6230
Жыл бұрын
Were you able to hand tighten the antifreeze exit bolt on top of the engine without making a mess? In my situation, the clear hose came loose while trying to hand tighten and start squirting antifreeze everywhere :). My car is a 2009 es350.
@alzeos2611
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, his amazon listings don't match the filler kit in the demonstration, would you post which one worked for you?
@andrewjack6230
Жыл бұрын
@@alzeos2611 I used EPauto brand from Amazon and it did to the job
@richard1835
3 күн бұрын
Great job. You saved some money.
As a fellow Toyota Master tech, this is without a doubt the quickest and easiest way to remove the air.
@narcissistinjurygiver2932
Жыл бұрын
invest in a vacuum system for removing air from the cooling system. way faster. i am a mercedes tech and this is how i save time
@bikersoncall
11 ай бұрын
Where is the bleeder valve on the RX300, does it look the same as this vehicle?
@Tonyplat98
2 ай бұрын
@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 when you're a DIY guy working on your car in the garage we don't need a vacuum system and BTW it's not faster just more expensive.
@narcissistinjurygiver2932
2 ай бұрын
@@Tonyplat98 well, I do this for a living. If you do not want to hear what I say then fine
@richard1835
3 күн бұрын
So I performed an air bleed on a BMW recently. It took me 3 times to get it right. Still learning. This Toyota guy is great. He knows his stuff.
Replaced my radiator and did this procedure on my 2008 ES-350. Procedure worked well. Key is to have patience. Took about 20 to 25 min to get the solid red coolant to fill up the entire hose and spit into funnel. Thanks Sir!
There are only two ways to perform the air bleed on this particular cooling system. The right way ( which is being explained to you), and your way. I chose the right way being an Auto Mechanic myself. Thank you Car Care Nut
I’m a professional mechanic and actually recently left a Toyota dealer and came across this video. I put a water pump on my own V6 RAV4 this afternoon and this method is far superior to the mess I usually make opening and closing the bleeder. Thanks man!
@adamxu
Жыл бұрын
Do I have to heat the engine like in this video to drive out bubbles after adding new coolant? When new coolant is fully filled in via the cap and reservoir at FULL line, then drive the car around for a while, will the bubble be driven out to the coolant reservoir? then add more coolant to reservoir to FULL line. I try to understand the theory of the cooling system.
@brainiac8067
Жыл бұрын
@@adamxu You need to do this exact procedure when refilling the radiator after draining. Start with a cold motor, set up the funnel/hose, turn off the heater. Start it up and follow The Car Care Nut's precise instructions and life is good!
@gabib1992
Жыл бұрын
@@adamxu the reason you have to run the vehicle is because the car needs to get up to temp so the thermostat opens and let's the coolant flow
@erniegarcia2787
7 ай бұрын
Great video and helpful
@mr2fas2
5 ай бұрын
No you are not. If "were" a professional toyota tech you would of figured it out before you left.
To bump the speed to proper rpm for bleeding, I took a 1x1 length of lumber, put one end on the gas pedal & the other on the headrest. I used the power seat tilt to adjust to 2500 rpm... worked great!
@nof8kn
2 жыл бұрын
FKN BRILLIANT!!!!
@rayoh2011
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@jmb8507
Жыл бұрын
Genius
@brent6518
Жыл бұрын
A camera tripod also works well.
@NeverWoken
Жыл бұрын
Bloody inspired!
Thank you for the video. I swore it wasn’t working till I saw the coolant coming up the hose into the overflow. Phew! thank you. This feels awesome after feeling defeated trying to do the water pump. Gave up. I’ll try another day for that. Thank you again!
Just finished the job using this vid. Awesome. Two things, put a 10 mm wrench around the bleeder screw that way u can tighten - somebody mentioned below in the comments. Also, I had to rev my engine for about 20 mins before hose started really moving with fluid thru it. Just take ur time. Also, buy the funnel in the link because it makes it super easy. Thanks again for the channel.
This guy is spot on in his bleeding procedure. Worked like a charm!
Your videos are fantastic! AND you answer questions. AND I’m sure I’ll have another one for you I’m sure in the future. You nailed my first one. Thanks again! Wishing you well as your channel and career prosper!
Mission completed!!! Thank you 1 million times. Brother I followed it to the T. Life is good!!!!
This tutorial is unbelievably good, everything worked absolutely to the T. Thank you for this great video!
AMD you legend! Back at it again with another 2GR-FE video! Keep them coming please.
Just did this today. Wasnt even aware of the bleeder on top. Every other video didn't mention. Did exactly as you said. Thank you. Got a lot more air out then had I did it as others say.
Thank you for this video. Your clear instructions and attention to every detail make your content second to none!!! I was able to perform this procedure on my '16 Sienna and it went flawlessly, just as you described that it would.
Amazing video. My mechanic always drain and fill the coolant without bleeding or anything. But thanks for showing us the proper way to change/bleed coolant. Take care.
We haven't done it once even. Can't afford any blooper. Haha. You know what you are doing. Keep doing it. Thanks for your support. We love your videos.
Love your videos, you produce great videos and explain things well. It worked great. I just followed your directions on my 2006 Toyota RAV4 with the same 2GR-FE engine. It worked perfectly and it performed exactly as you stated. Advice for DIYers, don't be in a rush and be patient.
Thank you so much for the amazing content you create. Between my wife and I we own 2 highlanders. I manage to stay up-to-date on all the required service intervals thanks to your videos.
Another awesome. informative and easy-to-follow how-to video from the Car Care Nut. Thank you for the great tutorials and for sharing your knowledge. As a long-time Toyota owner (over 40 years) I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel.
I did this early this morning on the wife's RX350 and it worked perfectly. Thanks for all your videos! I've also changed the transmission fluid (3x spill and fills) without issue. Next up is differential and transfer case fluid changes.
Thank you for the video, very helpful. I did not know about the bleeder before I watched your video. I have a 2015 Highlander and in the past I changed the antifreeze by using a no spill funnel, park on a hill, and drive the passenger front wheel on ramp to bleed the air out of the cooling system. This method has worked well for me, but yesterday I used your bleeder valve method. After I was done bleeding, I decided I would check the bleeder valve method by using my old method (hill, ramp, no spill funnel burp method), and I learned it was already bled completely with your method.
First, thanks for the best video on the fix on this subject. Other videos range from clueless to “close, but no cigar". This is where the dealer’s technicians come to learn, so you can imagine how appreciative a DIY guy like me is. I had heard on other vids of either "heat on" or "heat off" and had difficulty finding mention on this vid. My son found it for me @ 5:37 (Both front and rear heat off) in this vid. I went out and bought a “No spill radiator funnel ($36) that immediately paid for itself. As a one man operation, I used a 48” ratchet bar clamp in spreader position ( pads not facing each other) between the steering wheel and accelerator pedal to articulate the rpm (2500, then down to 2000 as 1500 may be to low to work) by squeezing the bar’s ratchet. My ratchet bar also works for times that I have to depress the brake. The no spill funnel also impressed my son and me when at the end, we had leftover coolant almost half way up in the funnel. The funnel comes with a no spill, long center stopper/valve which I plugged the funnel. Then, without losing any coolant, I transferred the funnel over to the overflow tank which was nearly empty, and pulled up on the center plug just enough to slowly fill to the “full line” before replugging. Again, I emptied the remaining coolant back into it’s jug. Again, many thanks.
I discovered a modification to your system just by dumb luck! After a flush on a Sienna, I didn't notice that the clear hose opening was at the bottom of the funnel, submerged in the coolant inside the funnel. When I started the engine, the vacuum in the system pulled coolant thru the tubing into the weep hole, instead of air. This significantly cut down on the violent bubbling and didn't overflow and leave a mess at all. Out of curiosity, I drained and filled a couple more times. Once with the tubing in the funnel exposed to air. And another try with the tubing submerged in the coolant inside the funnel. Same result again! No mess and took way less time to bleed. Just thought I'd share.
@_RiseAgainst
12 күн бұрын
Nice timing on this post!
First thank you for putting out such great content. I'm a DIY guy and your videos have helped me maintain my 2017 sienna. I have the 2GR-FKS motor and I changed coolant this weekend. At first I did not have one of the coolant funnels. First attempt I had air lock that I could not get rid of. So I bought one of the funnels from your amazon store and then drain/filled again and was successful. Couple of things I did for success on 2nd attempt. 1.)I filled with the vehicle being level (first time it was on ramps still) 2.)Used the funnel 3.)Squeezed both input/output hoses to get as much air out 4.)Made sure funnel always had coolant in it. 5.)Started vehicle and turned heat on full 6.)Patience....occasionally revving the engine while watching the funnel I could see bubbles pop up...wait a couple of minutes and rev again...I did this until I did not get an bubbles coming up when revving. 7.)Made sure overflow tank was correct height and went for a short errand drive...came back and it was down 2"...refilled overflow and all is good. Hope this helps someone else with the 2GR-FKS....A bleeder valve would have been nice to have.
@thomasroberts8024
10 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I have all the supplies, including the no spill funnel on my bench, and was just about to tackle the change on my RX. You've addressed my doubts about how the system reacts to the hose squeezing and engine revving. Did you also drain the block? I dread crawling under there and getting the drain hose to stay on that spigot!
I finally did this on my 2013 highlander and it worked perfectly following the video. The only thing I added was after I loosened the bleeder valve, I put a small 10 mm ratcheting wrench and then the hose. That way when I am ready to pull the hose from the bleeder valve, I can use the wrench to close it and then pinche the hose and remove it. This way you don't drop as much anti freeze on the engine. Great work and directions. Really appreciate it.
@RealJohnnyDingo
2 жыл бұрын
great idea, next time i'm going to do that :D
@saulreynoso4371
2 жыл бұрын
@@RealJohnnyDingo works really good. A lot less mess. Good luck next time.
Thank you AMD! this worked great and no surprises, just like what you showed in the video. 2008 Sienna 2GRFE. I sure wish all mechanics were as straight forward and honest as you. Thanks to you I don't try to cut corners on parts or repair intervals. I really like how you give the why for all things you do. So refreshing. God Bless you.
Another great video - thank you the time that you take to make all this very useful content. My best to you and your family.
Thank you for another GREAT video AMD, with you and through you I have learned so much about car maintenance!
A much appreciated, extremely well presented tutorial. Just got a 2006 Estima with this engine, very much less 'maintenance friendly' than the previous 3.00 litre v6 in the earlier model. Thank you for making self maintenance still possible.
Did this trick on my 2016 toyota avalon after changing the thermostat. The book I bought tells you the wrong way to do it, but this video was absolutely wonderful. You are a lifesaver. God bless!
I just had mine changed today in a 2008 Camry and I know that my mechanic probably didn’t do it like this. This way is the BEST way. Amd is a genius! I wish there was someone like him for the Nissan cars and trucks. Thank you Amd!
Excellent video. I just did a drain/fill/bleed on my 2010 Highlander following these instructions. Worked great. A little bit of a mess, but not too bad.
I drained and replaced the coolant in my 06 Avalon. I didn’t do this procedure. But I kept having coolant spraying from the overflow cap. I was afraid that the bleed screw wouldn’t open but it wasn’t even on that tight. I did the procedure they way you outlined and it worked. Yes it was nerve wracking but your videos have helped SOOOOO MUCH! Thanks for the confidence to do DIY operations even here in Rusty Land Indiana.
Worked like a charm, everything went exactly like AMD showed, saved $100 over the dealer and now I have the kit for future services. Thanks AMD!
I'm a hair over 5000 miles from doing this maintenance on my 2GR-FKS! I hope you get one of those in your shop before summer and have time to video the process. With no bleeder valve it has to be a greater challenge........... Thanks for ALL the good work you do!
Man after all this work for 2 days you saved my life with this bleed.....I had code po117 ,p0300...I changed the etc sensor and was to change thermostat ...I had no heat and my temp gauge initially goes high then low ..after that the gauge will run high after car warming ....I thought my engine is done at 235k miles 07 sienna ....now it will live more yes...thank u brother
I just did this yesterday and it came out great! This was the first time I have ever done a coolant fluid change and not had any issues with the temperature running hot afterwards. Your video was right on and now have a new favorite car guy!!! Thank you!
You’re a lifesaver man I was getting frustrated with my 12 Lexus 350 . When I tried to bleed it the first time the funnel was shaking and spilling coolant everywhere but you’re method worked amazingly.
Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to make it. I wish I had found this video yesterday when I was bleeding the coolant on a 2012 Lexus RX350 and made a mess. Keep up the great work.
What a breath of fresh air. A proper DIY with - wait for it - actual torque values!!!! Thank you for such a clear description of the process.
@kovalenkoihor4325
10 ай бұрын
I like a lot "TRQ" channel. They always give torque specs. And this guy is brilliant as hell.
Just finished my 2010 RX350. When draining, I used the big funnel into a 5 gallon can. But I put that into a small mortar mixing trough to catch any dribbles. Pretty much went as described but didn't get the "violent" bubbling or spitting. The coolant level went up and down and finally no bubbles anywhere with a small amount in the overflow tank. Be prepared to replace the plastic rivets on the top and bottom plastic panels. Buy them by the dozen. Thanks for this very useful video.
I subscribed me as a Master Mechanic. You did a GREAT JOB 👏🏽 Thank You for educating others. And me as well. You never finish learning procedures in the AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.
Wonderful procedure, thanks very much! I'd replaced my water pump, had found the valve and just opened it until fluid came out. Obviously that wasn't enough and I still had no heat at idle. This procedure clears up everything!!
Thanks AMD, I just did my 2012 highlander and everything went like you showed. Thanks for all your videos
Awesome 👏 Another one I saved for My 2013 ES350. Definitely will follow your steps in this video. Will need to buy that overflow bucket and 1/4 inch ID clear plastic hose. Very clear and easy to follow !! Thanks ! Your channel is priceless. My grandfather was a mechanic, he owned a service station in Brooklyn NY back in the 1940 and 50’s. Definitely got my knack for working on cars from him.
@TheCarCareNut
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Working on cars is fun! Until things go south😞 but then when things get fixed after going south it’s a great feeling!
@alexadamovski1107
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCareNut You’re so right about things going south sometimes even the easiest job can turn into a nightmare at least in my experience
@craigbaggett3370
6 ай бұрын
Where do I get a funnel/bucket like that??
Just wanted to say thanks - followed your video to the tee and worked like a charm on a 2008 Lexus RX350 with 265k miles. I’ve done this before but you’re the first person to mention and show how to use the bleeder valve in the process.
I did it ! All by myself. Kidding aside, I followed your video and followed the steps. The coolant came up the hose just as you said. We have the same engine as you worked on. Great job, keep on making videos.
Worked great, especially after I figured out the bleeder valve. Only 34,000 miles but it was 6 1/2 YO. May do this again in a few more years.
I replaced the radiator in our 2007 Sienna this weekend, and then used this procedure to bleed the system. The van has 297,000 miles on it and it has NEVER had heat so hot. Buy the kit and follow this video's instructions and you'll be happy. By the way, I was reluctant to let the engine sit there and run at 2,000 RPM for so long, and tried instead to get this video's results at 1,500 RPM. No dice. After 25 minutes I still wasn't getting the continuous flow of coolant up the tubing. I increased the RPM to a steady 2,000 as instructed in the video and the coolant started flowing right away, right up the tubing and into the bucket. Follow these instructions to the letter and it works.
@samiam369
Жыл бұрын
Did you buy the OEM Tools Kit 87009 that he has a link for in his store? I have a 2007 Sienna I'm trying to bleed coolant on, bought the harbor freight version, but none of the fittings seem to make a tight seal and coolant leaks out from the funnel kit cap. Tried an o-ring to tighten it up, didn't work. Reluctant to spend another $20+ on something that doesn't work...
Follow this to the letter! I noticed that at idle the bubbles in my tubing would rise towards the top, then suck back down the tube into the engine when I would hold it at 2k. It took about 10 minutes at 2k for the bubbles to finally rise back up and the steady flow to go back into the coolant funnel. Definitely worth the investment of tools and time. Thank you very much AMD!
Super helpful. I have 2 cars with that engine. Did one today and it went pretty smoothly. Thanks for such good instruction.
I would really appreciate a video on the process for the 2GR-FKS. Thanks for all the great content.
@Eupher6
Жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@ddo7802
Жыл бұрын
If TCCN has a donation page, I will pitch in $20 for a coolant bleed procedure video for the 2GR-FKS! Who's with me? Let's fund this project. My "new" 2021 Highlander needs new coolant!
@billhammillnj
10 ай бұрын
AMD you are awesoe !!, I also would like the procedure for the 2GR-FKS , also your thoughts on using a vacuum pump ?
AMD fantastic video, perfect purge after water pump and pulley replacement! Didn't get funnel in time from Amazon so I fit wide funnel with rubber grommet on radiator supported with small bungie cords. Big points from daughter who now has quiet 175k mi highlander for work!
Thank you for spreading your knowledge I just finished installing a water pump and bleeding my radiator fluid and everything working well. Thanks again and keep spreading your knowledge. May God Bless you and your family and keep your safe 🙏
And I just did this today to my wife's 2013 ES350. A bit nerve wracking, it takes a while, but have faith and in the end, ... perfection.
One of my favourite engine, smooth and powerful
I did this yesterday before replacing alternator & serpentine belt on the street. Its really pain in the ass. Whoever working out on this engine.Kudos to you.
@charlesvelarde6563
3 жыл бұрын
just replaced my alternator too, happy to finish off after seeing this great video.
Thank you so much for posting this, I had to replace the radiator in the wife's 2014 Camry V6. Wasn't too bad of a job, and I definitely did not know this standard operating procedure when refilling. Still ticked the car needed a new radiator despite having only 43K miles! The only piece that gave me trouble was trying to use 1/4 ID hose, I simply could not get it to slide onto the top of the bleeder. Luckily, I had some larger diameter hose that worked like a charm. Thanks again for posting!!
This is what I was looking for!!! Thankfully there is a bleeder, these engines almost act like they don’t even want to take coolant.
Thank you! It worked great! Just a heads up you MUST bring engine rpm up to 2k or you won't get enough pressure to get it flow over. Great video
Man! I don't own a toyota...never owned one, and even I'm hooked on this channel. Great videos!
@flagmichael
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of great explanations of all sorts of modern car technology - always worth watching.
subscribed...finally somebody who knows exactly what they are doing with toyota vehicles!!! thank you brother!!!
Will do this on the next coolant flush I do, but the first time I didn't have your video and was unaware of the bleeder. I didn't have heat for a full week of driving, but it eventually cleared itself out on it's own. No overheating issues or the like, but wasn't fun in the cold mornings. The things you learn from valuable resources online.
Great guide, thank you! Two things I’d recommend: 1) getting high-temp rated tubing, like silicone. 2) safety goggles.
Awesome content! I really appreciate all your great information. Are you planning on a follow up for the 2GR-FKS? That would be very helpful!
I just one day ago me and my girlfriend bought our first car - a Toyota C-HR 1.8 2017. Would love some beginner's tips on that! Your videos have been very VERY helpful. I am going to take good care of our first babby 😁
Just finished doing this and it worked perfectly just like the video described on a 2010 2GR-FE Highlander! Thank you!
I just want to thank you for showing this video. I've watched many of your videos and greatly appreciate the knowledge you share. I did this to my wife's 2011 Sienna (200K miles). I was wondering why a steady flow hadn't started after a while, but I remembered what you emphasized at time mark 5:37 - TURN OFF THE HEATER! ugh!. But once I turned off the heater, it worked great. YOU ARE THE MAN! BTW: loved the bloopers! Numbers 6:24-26 back at ya, my friend!
@neill.m.herbert
Жыл бұрын
That part about the heater actually confused me because I would think you want the valves to the heater core open all the way? Or is that for a system flush, not just a system bleed like this?
@johnstack5008
Жыл бұрын
I missed that too. Other videos tell you to turn the heater on.
@kevinnn116
11 ай бұрын
How long did it take after you turned heater off?
@argentumman7116
11 ай бұрын
@@kevinnn116 it took about 3 minutes or so. Not long. Be sure (as he says) that both the front and rear heater is off.
Just changed the radiator in my daughter's camry, filled and followed the bleeding process worked great 👍 dont bother with other videos because this is the one your looking for. Thanks!!
I just adopted this method on 2010 Toyota Camry V6 3.5 L 2GR-FE . Yesterday after changing a radiator and thermostat on this car, bleeding the system with the spill free funnel ( my usual very efficient method ) was just not getting the job done. I saw this video last night and tried it this afternoon and boom, it solved the problem but it took some time revving up the engine. I already had my hose which I normally use for bleeding brakes. Thank you Car Care Nut ! You can now graduate from a 'Nut' to a 'Bolt' . Lol !
Same 2013 Lexus ES350. Rad leaking. Same nerve wracking procedure, same perfection. Thank you for this channel and thank you for all the thought, care and work you put into it.
@johnbunch260
Ай бұрын
I’m looking for an answer for my 2013 thanks
Can't wait for you to upload a video on 2GR-FKS that you mentioned in this video as two cars in my family happen to have that engine! I've learned a lot through your videos. Thank you
@megahurts2
2 жыл бұрын
I'm also curious on this one!
@sladeg9471
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, still waiting.......
@TheCarCareNut
2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t gotten one with coolant replacement in my home garage that needs coolant replacement. Open to volunteers…
@sladeg9471
2 жыл бұрын
It's a 1635 mile trip ( one way ) for me, so unfortunately I can't really offer mine. I will wait patiently.
@8742js
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCareNut perhaps you could provide us a written instruction? Maybe some key points to pay special attention to when we work on fks engine compare to fse engine? Still appreciate all your knowledges you’ve shared
Great video! I so could have used this when replacing the water pump on my RX350. I spent almost the same time bleeding it as I did removing and replacing the pump. Total nightmare!
@kevinnn116
11 ай бұрын
I couldn't get mine to overflow constantly, even after an hour
Awesome videos from a humble and generous master technician. I surely wish I lived in your neck of the woods, or you in mine. I'd have all servicing handled promptly by your shop. Many thanks. Dave
Thank you so much for this video. The heat in my es350 wasn’t working because I didn’t bleed it right when I change the coolant this summer. But I did exactly what you said in this video and the heat works and car no longer overheats! I was nervous but you made a very clear video and I trusted your method and it all worked out. Thank you 🙏🏿
Thanks! I'm after my first flush. 2 Fails and then success on the 3rd attempt. Tips for other folks: use 10mm diameter plastic tube (from garden store for example), better longer than shorter. Use the 10mm hose clamp (from garden store) to clamp it TIGHT on the bleeder tube. (My plastic tube kept getting off of the bleeder tube) - FAIL #1). Wrap the end of the plastic tube with a stiff metal wire, so that the plastic clamp installed on your bucket, does not clamp the plastic tube too tight (Mine got clamped almost entirely, so no coolant was going through - FAIL #2). Fill your bucket to the point where it's 1/3 of its capacity. Use the broomstick to depress the pedal, control the RPMs with your electric sit settings (forwards/backwards). Optimal RPM ~2200-2500. Much love to Car Care Nut, congrats on the new car!
Many thanks for so many educational material, all the tips are invaluable Want to change coolant to my 2gr-fks but will have to wait for your video :(
Great Video! I successfully replaced the, now, 8 year old coolant in this used car we got. I have done a lot of car coolants, I would have never figured this one out without your help. Bravo! Trick for running the RPM up: Get a 22 inch stick, place it on the front of the seat to the gas pedal, then push, carefully, the seat fore/aft control forward and voila! Throttle control. The only procedural thing I added was that after it was fully bled, I cranked the heaters. The back heater (7 seat Highlander) took more bleeding to start producing hot air... then I shut down per your instructions.
I did this procedure just now. Some tips I learned from my small disaster: 1) Make sure you have the bleeder hose clamped securely onto the funnel. It is deceptive whether you have done a good of securing this hose because before the procedure, the vinyl tube is still stiff and it is empty of any coolant and weighs nothing. Once you start the procedure and you have hot coolant running through it, it becomes soft, limp and heavy - imagine you have a really heavy smooth rope or heavy slippery steel chain - that’s how you have to secure it. It has to be clamped really well. I had a small needle nose Vice Grip holding the tube onto the funnel lightly. I couldn’t clamp it hard or else you crush the tube so it’s tricky. Anyway during the procedure, the tube gets soft and heavy and the tube fell, and the Vice Grips fell to the bottom of the engine compartment. I’m left there holding the tube with hot coolant flowing out of it. I’m doing this as a one man job with gas pedal contraption revving the engine. Now what do you do ?! 🤦♂️ I had a hose clamp there ready when I pull the bleeder hose, so I’m trying to use the hose clamp to secure the tube onto the funnel and it kept falling off getting hot coolant everywhere. I also bump into the funnel and coolant is leaking from the bottom of the funnel everywhere. 🤦♂️ I had a plan to prevent spillage, but forgot to bring out the 10mm open end anyway. Spent so much time trying to clamp the tube I was already getting a steady flow so I just pulled the tube and closed w socket and fluid went everywhere. Next time I’ll clamp the hose better and have a 10mm open end ready to close the bleeder before I pull the hose. I also won’t open the bleeder valve as much so it’s easy to close and also have a hose clamp ready.
Ahmed. Another good one. You are the Bill Nye of Auto mechanics. Very easy to follow. I learn every video. Hope you will do a video on how to do a coolant drain on the dynamic force 4 cylinder engine in the future. Loved the blooper reel at the end.
@TheCarCareNut
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex! Thanks for watching my brother! So the dynamic force coolant is on the radar just trying to find one that comes in the shop. They’re all still new and not needing coolant replacement yet
@fzr1000981
Жыл бұрын
Bill Nye is a moron
I just used this method after doing a radiator swap on my 2008 RX350. It worked like a charm. What I didn't expect was for it to take so little time. It was maybe 10 minutes. The water sucked back just like you said and then came out as a solid stream with many small bubbles. Heater works great. Really happy I found your video. Thank you very much!
@PeterPyo
Жыл бұрын
what kind of clear hose can you use? is clear vinyl tubing like they sell at lowe’s fine to use?
@vallejokid1968
Жыл бұрын
@@PeterPyo that’s what I used. Since there is no pressure on it you don’t need anything fancy. The stuff from Lowe’s will work just fine.
@PeterPyo
Жыл бұрын
@@vallejokid1968 ok thanks i wasnt sure since it says its only rated to 140 degrees fahrenheit, and i know that we gotta get up to 180 degrees for this job. but it held up fine for you even with exceeding the temperature?
@vallejokid1968
Жыл бұрын
@@PeterPyo ok you had me questioning myself so I went back and looked at my pictures. I actually used the vinyl tubing that has the thick wall and nylon string inside it. It was still something from Lowe’s but it wasn’t the straight clear tubing. My apologies.
@PeterPyo
Жыл бұрын
@@vallejokid1968 ohh ok that is very good to know, thanks so much. gonna go to lowes now and RETURN the vinyl tubing haha! do you mind telling me what product that is? not sure what to look for…”nylon tubing?”
Followed the instructions and bought the right funnel kit worked perfectly took about 30 minutes and I saved $100 even after buying the funnel kit. Thanks so much now I am ready to do the spark plugs Oh this wants on a 2008 Avalon and it only took 1 gallon of collant
Lol I caught you fast forwarding that bleeder screw part at the end!! Thanks so Much, I'll be doing this to my 2015 Sienna since it's due for a coolant drain and refill.
I'm not gonna do this myself but I still watch :)
Your master level knowledge is a lifesaver. I was doing it wrong and I'm so thankful you make these videos and pass on your knowledge. I'm a big believer in if you keep all your basic fluids clean (oil, coolant, brake, trans, diff) 99% of car problems can be prevented.
@wholeNwon
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe not 99% but you'll certainly greatly increase the car's longevity IF you started out with a high quality product.
I did replace my coolant on my Venza 2GR-FE 3.5l. I drained 6 liter out of 7 ( I think). Everything was easy after watching your perfect video information. Thank you
You are very thorough and specific in your videos great job keep it up
Thank you for all the thorough and interesting content! Much appreciated! I don't think you have done a video for the new engines 2GR-FKS? Would really love to see a coolant change video for the 2GR-FKS engines. I have a 2019 Toyota Sienna and I am doing some fluid changes.
Priceless information excellent video...
So basically waiting for the thermostat to open and overlooking the flow of air bubbles. Great job man , never though of the flow back method
Thank you. I did the job as described and it worked perfectly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Others may have noticed that draining the coolant took a bit of time. At the end, a large amount of coolant came out ..... Just something to be aware. It is a long job but be patient.
Hi AMD! I changed the coolant successfully on my 13 Venza V6. Worked like a charm! It was so simple and easy to do. After 9 years, the old OEM pink coolant looked dark pink compared to the new one from Toyota. You are correct because the old coolant was going to turn acidic! Change your coolant every 5 years!!! Because of how easy this was, I will probably change my coolant every year lol
Did this to my wife’s Highlander yesterday - worked exactly like AMD said. Very easy, but took a little longer than I expected for the coolant to drain (at least 30 minutes) and bleed (probably 10 minutes at least). Just a friendly heads up - be patient, don’t rush, and don’t worry if the bleeding takes a few minutes to do what you see in the video.
@patrickvang2608
Жыл бұрын
I did my Rav4 v6 today too and it did take about 30 minutes.
@bikersoncall
11 ай бұрын
What year, I have a 2001 rx300 3.0 liter, where is the bleeder valve if you know?
@kevinnn116
11 ай бұрын
I waited an hour at 2-2.5 km and no constant flow
Hello, This bleeding process worked exceptionally well! I flushed my coolant system twice and got an airlock the second time. The bleeding process fixed it in no time. Just one note, make sure you disconnect your overflow hose from your reservoir and position it above the height of the coolant in the funnel and the bleeder hose. Otherwise, have a bucket under the vehicle! Thanks, Burt
Thank you for this video. Other videos said put heat to hot and on low. I wasn't sure what to do. Your video was very clear.
This is a very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to made this. Do you recommend using the Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plugs to remove additional coolant before refilling with fresh coolant? Thanks!
This was a very helpful video. Thank you for posting it. I drive a HIghlander with rear heat and air and there are a couple of steps regarding draining additional coolant that I'd like to share. I have found that even after draining coolant out of the radiator, there is a great deal of coolant left in the engine itself and in the hoses that feed coolant to and return coolant from the rear heater core. What I do is open the engine block drain cock that faces the firewall in order to get all of the coolant out of the engine block. This takes a 10mm socket and a ratchet with an extension. There is a 10mm bolt that allows you to open this drain cock for this very purpose. You can access this from the underside of the vehicle where the exhaust downpipe leaves the engine bay. I also disconnect one of the coolant hoses (just under the right rear door of the underside of the vehicle) that runs to the rear heater core and then I blow it out the remaining coolant. This pretty much clears the entire system of coolant. I hope this will be of help to some of you do-it-yourself guys.
@AliAli-uy3gj
2 жыл бұрын
Guess that’s why mine only take 1 bottle coolant ,just drain radiator only ,Thanks for that insight bro.
Worked like a charm and Exactly how you said it was going to work, on the wife's 2015 Venza 3.5L with 56k Miles. I already watched your transmission video and did that the weekend before... I'll post on that video too. If I am ever in your area, I would like you to change the oil and examine the Venza because, you sir you have my trust and all your videos pass my interview process! :) Thank you Ahmed!
Your videos are great. My wife just purchased a used v6 Camry so I wanted to change out the fluids and spark plugs and I also will never buy another v6 Toyota since the 4 cylinders are so much easier to deal with.