Coolant Change, Toyota Corolla, Drain & Fill 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- Step by step how to drain the coolant from the radiator, and re-fill the coolant on a 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla with 2ZR-FE Engine. This car uses Toyota Pink Super Long Life Coolant, which should be replaced first at 100,000 miles or 10 years (whichever comes first), and then every 50,000 or 5 years.
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Timestamps 🕓
00:00 Intro
00:41 Ensuring the engine is cold
01:28 Draining the coolant
02:14 Vacuum will the drain the reservoir tank
02:25 Draining the reservoir tank with a tube
03:13 Inspecting the radiator cap
03:37 Percentage of coolant that will be replaced
04:06 Inspecting the drain plug and O-ring
04:44 Measuring the old coolant
05:04 Selecting the right coolant type: Toyota Pink Super Long Life
05:45 Refilling the reservoir tank and engine with coolant
06:42 Bleeding the air out - squeeze hoses
07:12 Bleeding the air out - engine running
09:22 Removing the funnel and installing the radiator cap
09:47 Ensure the proper amount of coolant was poured in
10:12 Allow the engine to cool down completely
10:28 Check for leaks
10:40 Check coolant level for the next few days
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Thanks for the video, I would like to do it myself, but I would like to know how much antifreeze my 2017 Toyota Corolla LE uses so I can order it in the store, Thanks!
@@luisestrada8969 Same as in the video. About one gallon will almost do, and may even do.. but I like to buy two gallons, to make sure I have enough.. and if it ever gets low later, I have some spare.
@@CleverFixafter refilling, if you carefully observed the colour of the coolant at the radiator neck and at the coolant reservoir, you will notice there is difference in colour. The coolant in the reservoir looks more pink colour, while at the radiator neck has somewhat yellowish in colour. So colours are not the same.
Can you please explain why there's colour difference? Does it mean the radiator are rusted, etc?
I missed this comment somehow sorry. If you're talking about the video, then it's just the camera lighting and colors affecting how it looks. It's definitely exactly the same in real life, I did not notice any difference.
There was absolutely no rust coming out at all in the old fluid, and it didn't look yellow at all. This coolant is very good, and lasts a long time. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic guide! Thank you. The dealership wanted to charge me over $200 for this service now I can do it myself easily.
yup, they quoted me 250 a month ago to do this then asked how i would be paying. Told them i wasn't; I'd do it myself.
Thank you very much!!! This is the best tutorial on UA-cam!!! Everything is simple and correct. I changed my coolant today, it was easy. I saved $250 doing this myself.
Thank you again! I sent your video to all my friends!!!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!!
Just did this for my mom's car on its 10th birthday - thank you for the excellent instructions!
At first I didn't unscrew the drain petcock enough because it felt loose, but coolant was only dropping out very slowly. It feels looser than it is.
I was also concerned because I didn't have that fancy no-leak funnel, but the funnel I had made a tight seal with the fill hole, so there were no leaks (other than what was left in the funnel after bleeding was complete and I removed it, but I rinsed that off).
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Great video, detailed instructions, thank you so much! I just changed mine recently and this gave me a huge confidence boost.
Before opening the drain valve, I found that I could use a 3/8 ID tubing to route the coolant drain hole to avoid making a mess. I hope this helps others with a clean driveway!
Thank you for the tip!
Nice! Great idea, I was thinking about using a drain tube, but I didn't have anything that fit, and I didn't realize it could drain all over the place. I'll use it next time, thanks for the tip.
I was just able to change mine on a 2019 Corolla. The tubing on the drain helps a lot so it doesn't spill all over the place. I had some silicone tubing lying around that fit perfectly. For refilling, the funnel is a game changer. It makes getting all the air bubbles out super easy.
Next I want to find out how difficult it is to do a drain & fill on the CVT.
Great video man. Just got done with my first drain and fill. You made it super simple. With very minimal effort.
Just changed my oil and coolant thanks to your videos. I am so happy you saved me a lot of money. Thank you
You're welcome, thanks for the comment!
Fantastic instruction. Super detailed. Thank you.
Thank you! I knew I could do it. You are so thorough. Love your gentle speaking voice. 🙏❤️
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Excellent video. Clear instructions and video taping.
Thanks!
Best video I have seen. Very detailed, excellent!!.
Glad it was helpful, Thanks!
Very. Good. Directions. Thank. You
Thank you for sharing. Appreciate you!
Not only the video, You are great. Thank you
Thanks, I appreciate the comment!
Helped out a lot
Thanks for sharing this video, It was very helpful for me.🙏🏻
Glad to help! 😊
What an excellent video. Keep it coming
Thanks, will do!
Great video! Thanks a lot for this.
Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for such a helpful video, really!!!
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad it was helpful!
This is the best coolent change video so far, belive me i watched a lot. And i ve learnt that: i should never do the engine flush with 50/50 mix coolant which is noone tells except you. Great videos.
Glad it helped! Yes, not only it leaves water behind, but it's really not needed as long as the coolant is changed on time.. If the old coolant looks good, then there are no deposits in the system, so flushing, especially with the wrong water can be worse than doing nothing.
Is 50/50 coolant not good? I use it on my 2016 corolla.
@@Beekeeper8011 50/50 is not goon when u flush, because there is still pure water in heater core, u have to measure with pure colant and distrilled water etc...
@@KukLinSky all I'm doing is draining the old coolant and replacing it with 50/50. Is that not good?
@@Beekeeper8011 yeah good good, as long as you dont flush with distrilled water, you do right then, :)
Thanks bro!
I would give DOUBLE THUMBS UP if I could. This is the most sensible coolant replacement video I have ever seen. Many people insist on using DISTILLED water to flush their system which can result in dilution of the final mix. If you insist flushing your system with water, use SOFTENED water. Distilled water should not be used at all.
That makes no sense you use distilled water because there is nothing else in it. Whether you use softned or distilled there is still gonna be water in there unless you flush it out with coolant.
@@AJFRAN3 Ok, you're right, I did not clarify the difference between distilled water vs SOFTENED water; Distilled water is ionically hungry, so it will strip electrons from the metals in a cooling system. Softened water is more balanced and will not strip away the IONS from metal surfaces in a cooling system.
Very detailed instructions and your voice so easy to understand
Great stuffs, Are you open to any product review that related to Auto led lighting?
Chris Fix i mean Clever Fix, thanks for your vids - they give me knowledge & confidence to work on my car. Appreciate it. I thought you're a fraud ChrisFix but found out you're as smart i mean clever as Chris :)
Every how many miles would you recommend to do a coolant drain and fill? Thanks for the video by the way. Really detailed, straight to the point, and the best camera angles.
Check the maintenance schedule from the Toyota website, you can google "toyota corolla maintenance schedule". For US it's a different schedule than Canada actually, and that link I replied earlier was for Canada. If you Google you can find the one for your country. As far as I know for the 2014 Corolla, it's 100,000miles or 10 years for the first coolant change, and after that it has to be replaced more often, 50,000miles or 5 years. Age is just as important as mileage because fluids break down over time. Thanks for watching!
Thank
Do you have a video on flushing the brakes? My 2014 Corolla has 95k miles and never flushed.
Hello man. Great content. Could you please make a video on how to disable the day time headlights while driving for toyota corolla 2014? It shortens the life time of the alternator and the lamps.
If DRL is not required in your country/state, you should find it in the Radio, under Car settings. Mine only shows the Door lock settings there: ua-cam.com/video/DQNjHvbOs-Q/v-deo.html But some cars show a Daytime Lights option there. Either that, or turn the headlight switch all way the back to off. If neither of those work then likely you live somewhere where DRL is mandatory. I believe the DRL uses less power than the fully on headlamp, so the wear is likely very very small. On older cars with halogen bulbs it was more, but I think for a modern car, the benefit of the lights outweighs the tiny amount of wear.
From ChatGPT:
Daytime running lights (DRLs) have been shown to reduce the risk of accidents. Studies have found that vehicles with DRLs are more visible to other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists during daylight hours, which can reduce the likelihood of collisions.
One study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that DRLs reduced the number of multiple-vehicle crashes by 5.7% and the number of fatal crashes by 11%. Another study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that DRLs reduced the likelihood of two-vehicle daytime crashes by 5%.
DRL's (especially LED) will barely put a dent in the lifespan of the alternator unless maybe you're running them while the car is off for a long period of time and that'll put a load on it when it has to recharge the battery once you start the car.
Hello! Can you make a video about oxygen sensor Upstream and Downstream cleaning. Thanks!
Cleaning is not recommended, unless you had a very temporary "rich" fuel mixture due to another failed component like a spark plug for example.. If an O2 sensor code is popping up, it's usually time to change it. If the engine is working properly they should be already fairly clean looking.
On the thumbnail, it looks like he is pouring up lean in a Styrofoam cup with ice 🤣🤣🤣
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Thanks for the great tutoring video, I subscribed. Have you ever tried to drain engine block. I am going to change the coolant in Corolla 2009 and as I know there is the engine block drain plug somewhere under manifold from underneath. Your video covers everything, but one thing is confusing me: all other video I watched starts from lifting up the front of the vehicle. It is much easier to work on the vehicle when there is more space underneath. Why are you recommending changing the coolant on flat surface? I would prefer to lift it up
If you have a hoist, and you can lift it evenly, then it's alright. If only the front is lifted, the coolant will shift from the radiator to the engine, and less coolant will come out. It will also be difficult to re-fill properly if the car is not on a level surface.
@@CleverFix Thanks for quick response. It makes sense, I was never thinking about it, and I guess a lot of other people who showing video of coolant changing with front of the vehicle lifted too.
I will compromise. First, I will draine the coolant and then I will lift the front for better access to the water pump and thermostat.
Thanks again for the great tutoring video.
@@stanislav9608 I do have a water pump video, and yes I did raise the car to change it, but than lowered it back down to re-fill. ua-cam.com/video/mAADf3nRNdo/v-deo.html The 2014-2018 engine does not have a drain on the engine side, but some older models might have, see here: www.toyotanation.com/threads/2013-corolla-coolant-engine-block-drain-plug.1686963/ It's very important to re-fill on a level surface, and to squeeze the air out of the hose before starting the car. Every little bit of coolant that can be put in before starting will help to stop tiny bubbles.
Still not finding the dripless funnel for radiator
Great video. Would this work with a 2014 Corolla L (no keyless entry).?
There are two engine types for 2014 Corolla. 2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE, and it's is printed on a white sticker on the underside of the hood. So open the hood and look up at the hood, not down at the engine.
The video shows a 2ZR-FE engine . The coolant change procedure is the same for both engines, but the water pump and serpentine belt change is different. Hope that helps!
Is there a drain behind engine bloc
Do you have a video for the 2020 2.0L Corolla? Because we can’t fine the metal coolant cap
I don't have one, but here is one I found for 2022: ua-cam.com/video/vwws5miVKlU/v-deo.html
Would you recommend using one of those radiator cleaners and then flushing with distilled water? Or do you think it will end up causing the new coolant to dilute?
If the coolant came out clean, and there are no signs of rust, scale, or contamination, then it's likely that there is nothing to flush.
Flushing can introduce water into the system, potentially diluting the new coolant and altering the antifreeze ratio, which is crucial to prevent the engine from freezing in winter. If there's a coolant system problem you're trying to solve by doing the flush, I recommend consulting with a professional mechanic. They can inspect your coolant system, test the coolant, and give you a proper recommendation.
Thanks for insisting on the safety
If you do 2 drain & fills, how would you know how much coolant has come out so that you can put the same amount back in. please help I am about to work on my car.
I wouldn't do 2 drain & fills myself, because I think one is enough. Generally this coolant is very good and lasts a long time. But if I really have to do it twice, I would do all the steps in the video once, and completely finish. Then drive a few times, 2-3 times, and check the reservoir each time, make sure it stays topped up.. And then I'd do the second change. So the procedure would be done twice, No difference in measuring.
I missed the 2 gallons of coolant part and was nervous af when my car wasnt blowing hot air for 30 mins and then started to over heat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I waited over night for it too cool down walked to advanced auto and bought another bottle and everything is fine as i reved it for the 2 mins 😅😅
Thanks for the video man big thumbs up brother
You forgot to add the replacement coolant?
What about the coolant behind the thermostat? Is it not a good idea to try to change this too?
The general recommendation is to replace every 10 years, but I can't find a specific mileage. Make sure to get the correct thermostat from the dealer if you're replacing it. Lower quality aftermarket thermostats are not as good, I would only use a Toyota one. It can also be changed later without spilling too much coolant, but yes it's a better idea to do them together.
Sorry, I thought you meant changing the thermostat. I am not sure how much more coolant will come out if the thermostat is removed, it's possible that the trapped coolant is trapped in the hoses going to the heater into the car, and into the tiny channels inside the engine too.. so I doubt 100% of the coolant can be drained, even if the thermostat is removed. I'll give an example, when the water pump is taken out, after everything is drained, another 150-200ml or so drains out.. so there are multiple places it can get trapped.
I have a 2AR-FE engine in my 2016 Camry. Is 1 container or 4 quarts enough ? No point buying more than necessary as coolant is expensive here.
2AR-FE is a 2.4L Engine, which is bigger than the 1.8 in the video, and takes about 6 quarts from what I found online, so it needs 2 Gallons/containers.
I am waiting throttle body and mass airflow sensor cleaning video
Hi, why need the same amount drain and fill in?
When you drain coolant from the system, air pockets can form in the cooling passages and hoses. By refilling the system with the same amount of coolant that was drained, you ensure that there are no air pockets trapped in the system, which can cause overheating. Of course this assumes that the previous fill was done properly, and there was no air trapped to begin with. If there was already air inside, then more coolant should fit inside.
Would you please tell me what is the best coolant for Corolla 2014 S, to use it in all season?
Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant as shown in the video. 50-50 works for warmer temperatures, for colder climates like Canada, 55-45 like I used. Dealer will have it.
@@CleverFix this is one of those fluids that I definitely get at dealer too. Oil diff oil etc I use alternates but coolant and tranny I like your recommended choice
@@CleverFix
Thank you very much.
What do you do if there's no radiator cap? Just the reservoir
Check this video, for 2022: ua-cam.com/video/vwws5miVKlU/v-deo.html
Open thermostat and replace 100%
2017 should be the same procedure right?
Yes.. if the engine and reservoir tank looks the same, then it's the same.
Did you use 2 bottles or 1 bottle of coolant ?
I used 2. If the reserve tank is drained, then it's likely that it needs one and just a tiny bit more.. so two are needed.
Thanks for great tutoring video. How about draining engine block. I am going to change coolant in Corolla 2009, and as I know there is the 10 mm engine block drain plug somewhere around manifold from underneath.
What I did in the video does drain some of the engine block, although not all. When I removed the water pump some more came out as well. I don't think the 2014 has the possibility to drain any more coolant than that. If the fluid can flow from the engine to the radiator it will come out, but it's just trapped in the small passages.
I'm pretty happy with the amount replaced though, and the old fluid looked quite nice. I would do two changes if the old coolant looked bad, I think some of the coolant is just impossible to drain. Some may also get stuck in the hoses going to the interior of the car for heating.
This is dangerous method of filling the cooling system. This way you can break the cylinder head gasket. The correct way is to use a vacuum device.
That's why I use the funnel, to burp as much air as possible. Also that's why I mention to make sure the same amount of coolant that comes out goes back in. It's important to make sure air doesn't get trapped of course.
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