For anyone doing this job, now that you know where the block drains are located, *you don't really need to take the front tires off.* We did it for easier access to the block drains, but the access to get to the block drain fittings from underneath the vehicle isn't that hard as you saw me do it with wobble extensions and a swivel socket. So, I suggest you keep the tires on to save yourself some time. I didn't mention it in the video, but you'll want to remove your reservoir and pour out the old coolant or use some type of fluid siphon to draw the old coolant out. When burping the system, have the front end higher than the rear. I think I failed to mention that in the video. Since air rises, having the radiator the highest point in the cooling system helps facilitate the removal of air in the system. You could either park on a slope with the front end pointing uphill, or you could jack up the front end of the truck to get the front end higher than the rear.
@johnboyer5212 I download it from the Toyota Tech Info website. For $25, you get a 2-day membership. techinfo.toyota.com/techInfoPortal/appmanager/t3/ti?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=ti_home_page&goto=https%3A%2F%2Ftechinfo.toyota.com%3A443%2Fagent%2Fcustom-login-response%3Fstate%3Dkxc_lKWBiJ_W3lIenC42PY7W5hI&original_request_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechinfo.toyota.com%3A443%2F
Learning is easy the way you teach and show exactly the best way of doing mechanical and electrical and plumbing and painting etc c. Thank you for your contribution to a better auto world.
Happy New Year! I'm happy to know you're enjoying the 100 Series content. You're very welcome and there's more 100 Series content coming your way. Stay tuned!
Good work, Timmy and team and Happy New Year. My manual says 29Nm for my block drain. I'd expect they are all the same on iron blocks and I expect the bolts to be the same, but as you said, have a feel for the right tightness, My manual also says to apply locktite to the bolt. I like the little spout. That's Lexus for you. My Toyota dowsn't have that. Must get one of those funnels. Getting the fill level up high helps the purge process, too.
@stco2426 That's interesting about the loctite. That means both the male threads of the plug and female threads of the block would need to be dry and clean. I've never used loctite. I just tightened it by feel and called it good. Yeah, that drain pipe is super nice to have to make less of a mess.
@TXAG81 I honestly don't even know what the suggested interval is for the Toyota red concentrate. I'm just going by past experience of suggested intervals. 30k for a coolant renewal is what I've always gone with. Thanks for letting me know what the pink super long life coolant is rated for.
Timmy and Sean. I really appreciate all the videos for the DIY Yota community. Do you ever plan on doing a SoCal meetup? I would love to get your autograph or a photo.
Damn, YT revenue falling off the cliff? I never thought I'd see a pro like Timmy doing a "how to" on how to change your coolant. Jesus. That's noob level. I guess times are getting hard for everyone.
Well Bro, the minute I assume people know something, that's the day I leave people behind. I guarantee not every owner of a Toyota or Lexus SUV or Truck with the 2UZ-FE engine knows how to do a coolant renewal. I would bet most owners don't. Yes, it's very basic to anyone who's turned wrenches for a while, but for someone just getting started with turning wrenches, this video might help them out a lot. Remember, nobody is born with this knowledge and we were all "Noobs" at one point in our lives. By the way, UA-cam revenue is total shit all the time, at least for us it is. For the time we put in, we don't make a whole lot. Luckily our motivation is first and foremost to help people. The money is a fringe benefit. If I was doing this for the money, I would have quit shortly after we started 9 years ago.
Only if your coolant looks nasty or you're switching to a different coolant. You're renewing the majority of the coolant in the system so it's not a concern to mix the new coolant with a little of the old leftover coolant.
You can absolutely still buy the long life coolant. I think that Toyota parts guy must have been sniffing glue on his lunch break. You can buy it on Amazon as well. amzn.to/3BR2Rax
Remove the reservoir and pour it into the a container for used coolant. I guess I should have covered that in the video. Vincent's reservoir was pretty much empty, so we didn't need to pour it out.
@marcusd25 It depends on the shop and their hourly labor rate. I assume a shop would bill 1 hour for this job. Usually, independent shops are more affordable than dealerships.
5/16" inner diameter. Here's a link to some clear tubing you can buy on Amazon. //amzn.to/4fV5TbI This hose and all the other tools used for the job are listed in the video description.
Wouldn't that be kind of boring? Maybe if I had one of those big fancy toolboxes that require you to mortgage your house for, but there's nothing exciting about the 3 tool boxes I own. I have amassed a pretty good tool selection though. You really think this is a video people would want to watch?
Hey guys, I really need some help here. I have a 2000 Toyota 4runner that has a code for a transmission solenoid number two but I’m having really hard time finding the right part number, but anybody know?
We don't know it. Have you tried visiting your local dealer? You might be able to get the part number from them and then shop online for it. Just ask them to give you a quote and see if they'll print it out for you.
For anyone doing this job, now that you know where the block drains are located, *you don't really need to take the front tires off.* We did it for easier access to the block drains, but the access to get to the block drain fittings from underneath the vehicle isn't that hard as you saw me do it with wobble extensions and a swivel socket. So, I suggest you keep the tires on to save yourself some time.
I didn't mention it in the video, but you'll want to remove your reservoir and pour out the old coolant or use some type of fluid siphon to draw the old coolant out.
When burping the system, have the front end higher than the rear. I think I failed to mention that in the video. Since air rises, having the radiator the highest point in the cooling system helps facilitate the removal of air in the system. You could either park on a slope with the front end pointing uphill, or you could jack up the front end of the truck to get the front end higher than the rear.
Hey Tim i appreciate all the videos your do , I have a 1998 4runner and was wonder what manual you use for all your torque specs.
@johnboyer5212 I download it from the Toyota Tech Info website. For $25, you get a 2-day membership. techinfo.toyota.com/techInfoPortal/appmanager/t3/ti?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=ti_home_page&goto=https%3A%2F%2Ftechinfo.toyota.com%3A443%2Fagent%2Fcustom-login-response%3Fstate%3Dkxc_lKWBiJ_W3lIenC42PY7W5hI&original_request_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechinfo.toyota.com%3A443%2F
Happy new year Timmy
Back at ya Bro!
Another well timed video. Happy new year!
@@PhildoBaggins Happy New Year!
Hello Tim, Sean and family
Happy new years and a joyful one👍.
Happy New Year Batman!
Happy New Year! Thanks for great content 🎉
Happy New Year! You're welcome. Lots more helpful content coming for 2025!
Learning is easy the way you teach and show exactly the best way of doing mechanical and electrical and plumbing and painting etc c. Thank you for your contribution to a better auto world.
Thanks! Sean and I are doing our part to help out our fellow DIY Auto Mechanics.
Happy new year sir! Thank you for posting all these 100 series video. You are the man
Happy New Year! I'm happy to know you're enjoying the 100 Series content. You're very welcome and there's more 100 Series content coming your way. Stay tuned!
Yo dudes, Happy New Year!
Thanks! Happy New Year to you too.
Happy New Year! Mustache is looking epic
@@slickrick1913 Thanks!
Good work, Timmy and team and Happy New Year. My manual says 29Nm for my block drain. I'd expect they are all the same on iron blocks and I expect the bolts to be the same, but as you said, have a feel for the right tightness, My manual also says to apply locktite to the bolt. I like the little spout. That's Lexus for you. My Toyota dowsn't have that. Must get one of those funnels. Getting the fill level up high helps the purge process, too.
@stco2426 That's interesting about the loctite. That means both the male threads of the plug and female threads of the block would need to be dry and clean. I've never used loctite. I just tightened it by feel and called it good.
Yeah, that drain pipe is super nice to have to make less of a mess.
Happy new year
Happy New Year!
This is great! Thanks for the detailed info.
Thanks and you're welcome.
This same procedure will work on 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2021 Sequoia. Except the Super Long Life coolant interval is 5 years/50k miles.
@TXAG81 I honestly don't even know what the suggested interval is for the Toyota red concentrate. I'm just going by past experience of suggested intervals. 30k for a coolant renewal is what I've always gone with. Thanks for letting me know what the pink super long life coolant is rated for.
@ I’m only repeating the recommendation of AMD, The Car Care Nut.
@@TXAG81 Gotcha. I've seen some of his videos and he gives good advice.
You should look into replacing the rear heater soft lines also (if it’s equipped with a rear heater)
That's a good suggestion.
@ common failure point on the 80 can end catastrophically
Great video once again Timmy! Damn every 30k!? Seems overkill. BTW your right handle bar stach is longer than the left.
Yep, every 30k is what I suggest. My mustache is uneven? Looks fairly even when I look in the mirror. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.
Timmy and Sean. I really appreciate all the videos for the DIY Yota community. Do you ever plan on doing a SoCal meetup? I would love to get your autograph or a photo.
Maybe we'll do a SoCal meetup one day.
@@TimmyTheToolman No worries if you can't. I know you are busy guys. Thank you so much.
@@2Yota_Nerd We could definitely make it happen but we would need someone to host it for us.
Damn, YT revenue falling off the cliff? I never thought I'd see a pro like Timmy doing a "how to" on how to change your coolant. Jesus. That's noob level. I guess times are getting hard for everyone.
Well Bro, the minute I assume people know something, that's the day I leave people behind. I guarantee not every owner of a Toyota or Lexus SUV or Truck with the 2UZ-FE engine knows how to do a coolant renewal. I would bet most owners don't. Yes, it's very basic to anyone who's turned wrenches for a while, but for someone just getting started with turning wrenches, this video might help them out a lot. Remember, nobody is born with this knowledge and we were all "Noobs" at one point in our lives.
By the way, UA-cam revenue is total shit all the time, at least for us it is. For the time we put in, we don't make a whole lot. Luckily our motivation is first and foremost to help people. The money is a fringe benefit. If I was doing this for the money, I would have quit shortly after we started 9 years ago.
Hey Happy new Year. what’s was the hose size you attached to the block drain. ID of the hose would be nice
Hey Andy, update on that hose size. It's 5/16" inner diameter. I put a link to some 5/16" hose in the video description. Happy New Year!
Should you flush the system with distilled water first
Only if your coolant looks nasty or you're switching to a different coolant. You're renewing the majority of the coolant in the system so it's not a concern to mix the new coolant with a little of the old leftover coolant.
Isn't the long life coolant discontinued? I couldn't find any and local toyota said just shift to super long life, premix?
You can absolutely still buy the long life coolant. I think that Toyota parts guy must have been sniffing glue on his lunch break. You can buy it on Amazon as well. amzn.to/3BR2Rax
Good video
@@mehmetkunt2503 Thanks!
Hey Timmy. What do you do with the coolant in the overflow reservoir? Just leave it alone?
Remove the reservoir and pour it into the a container for used coolant. I guess I should have covered that in the video. Vincent's reservoir was pretty much empty, so we didn't need to pour it out.
@TimmyTheToolman Thank you sir. I will do that.
@@richardramon2175 You're welcome!
How much would something like this usually cost? Labor wise?
@marcusd25 It depends on the shop and their hourly labor rate. I assume a shop would bill 1 hour for this job. Usually, independent shops are more affordable than dealerships.
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What size hose did you use for the block drain?
5/16" inner diameter. Here's a link to some clear tubing you can buy on Amazon. //amzn.to/4fV5TbI This hose and all the other tools used for the job are listed in the video description.
Would this work on a 2019 GX 460?
The process would be identical. You would just have to locate the block drains on each side of the engine.
Timmy!
That's me!
How about a toolbox tour?
Wouldn't that be kind of boring? Maybe if I had one of those big fancy toolboxes that require you to mortgage your house for, but there's nothing exciting about the 3 tool boxes I own. I have amassed a pretty good tool selection though. You really think this is a video people would want to watch?
@@TimmyTheToolman Yep, I'd be interested too 👊😎👍
@g_unit6773 OK, I'll give it some thought.
@@TimmyTheToolman I would watch it
Hey guys, I really need some help here. I have a 2000 Toyota 4runner that has a code for a transmission solenoid number two but I’m having really hard time finding the right part number, but anybody know?
We don't know it. Have you tried visiting your local dealer? You might be able to get the part number from them and then shop online for it. Just ask them to give you a quote and see if they'll print it out for you.
stop parking in the middle of the road otw to sugar bowl lil bro
I have no clue what you're talking about. Can you help me decipher your comment?