Proper Radiator Flush On My 3rd Gen 4runner

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  • @austinsoffroadgarage
    @austinsoffroadgarage  2 роки тому +2

    If you are in UT and want to go wheeling hit me up on Instagram @austins_offroad_garage

  • @culiced
    @culiced 2 роки тому +7

    Check the jiggle valve on the thermostat. My Temps before was 200 - 209, checked the jiggle valve. Was on the wrong position, Temps went down to 190 after correcting it. Also doc.offroad has great skids options 😉 😆

  • @caverpilot
    @caverpilot 2 роки тому +5

    You forgot the engine block drain! 😮 it’s on the passenger side behind the front soft fender flap.

  • @EricDiaz-bh2yl
    @EricDiaz-bh2yl День тому

    I need help I tried doing everything u did but I didn’t use the no spill funnel but I did flush the old coolant out and added the new one, after that I started to hear a little ticking noise in the engine and it also takes longer to turn on and feels weak doesn’t idle like it used to, is this caused because I need to bleed it properly with the no spill funnel???

  • @jeffdean1632
    @jeffdean1632 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. Btw what bumper do you have?

  • @mr.creepybug
    @mr.creepybug Рік тому +2

    Shouldn't you use distilled water?

    • @austinsoffroadgarage
      @austinsoffroadgarage  Рік тому

      I did exactly what the bottle of Toyota coolant said to do haha

    • @pewtuber243
      @pewtuber243 3 місяці тому

      You really should. Keeps the system free from contamination.

  • @TheRealitarian
    @TheRealitarian Місяць тому

    Would it be best to remove the thermostat before doing this to ensure that it’s not staying closed if the water isn’t warm enough?

    • @austinsoffroadgarage
      @austinsoffroadgarage  22 дні тому

      No. The coolant I used is Toyota coolant and I followed what Toyota says on the back of the jug. Very simple job. Unless you have a bad thermostat then change it and do a flush.

  • @trailbound4runner797
    @trailbound4runner797 2 роки тому +1

    Anything wrong with the 4x innovations skidplate other than you dont like the weight? Was thinking about getting one...

  • @FloridaGator76
    @FloridaGator76 5 місяців тому

    I’m gonna try to do mine next weekend. Single Mom can’t afford Someone to do it. Thank you for video. Mine has bad squeak in the front is it ball joints are bushing? How would I know?

  • @romeoone3895
    @romeoone3895 2 роки тому +1

    OTC makes a flush gun that is awesome and like $50. It pulsates, and let’s you flush both directions. My rear heater core was plugged solid on my 99’ 4Runner to the point I had no rear heater. I power flushed a bunch both ways, main circuit and both heater cores and a new Toyota thermostat with the jiggle pins the right way. The Toyota thermostat was very different in dimensions (diameter flow center) than the aftermarket ones. I can’t help but think that there’s maybe a reason why. For no more expensive than it is, I suggest it’s rolling in a new radiator. I think I only spent 140 on a new radiator. I think my condenser was pretty cheap too like 100 and something bucks. New cooling stack and the whole system power flushed, mine runs nice and cool all the time. Even wheeling last weekend in 98° weather in the mountains on south Idaho the AC still blew nice and cold and the engine and trans were happy.

    • @austinsoffroadgarage
      @austinsoffroadgarage  2 роки тому

      I need to do all of the things you mentioned above so bad! appreciate it man. Glad she's running good for you!

  • @abandonbelief
    @abandonbelief 2 роки тому

    Crazy the only time not so hot, especially under center console, is on freeway driving... took off wheel spacers and the new geometry sensors in the computer took to make its own changes within its brain. Runs so much smoother even faster, ... axel extenders were 1¾" .... but it doesn't look beefy anymore 😕. Thanks for making this video.

  • @preunit13
    @preunit13 3 місяці тому

    Is that a Gobi roof rack?

  • @jonathanxtapia
    @jonathanxtapia 2 роки тому

    I need to detail that girl!! Engine bay and outside!!
    I can see the confidence on the camera Austin, keep it up amigo!!

  • @naythay1556
    @naythay1556 Рік тому +1

    How many mile on this 4runner?

  • @TWsTimberWorks
    @TWsTimberWorks 2 роки тому

    Been trying to get mine ready for the beach

  • @jimmyshenaethekids5054
    @jimmyshenaethekids5054 2 роки тому

    What size diff drop where you running? Would really appreciate a fast reply

    • @austinsoffroadgarage
      @austinsoffroadgarage  2 роки тому

      Just the standard one. It’s a one size fits all type of deal.

    • @jimmyshenaethekids5054
      @jimmyshenaethekids5054 2 роки тому

      Sorry dude not quite sure what your meaning? As I seen them fall off in your video as you where taking the diff out I couldn't tell if they where 1inch or 2inch diff droppers, I'm just looking at buying some really soon and not sure on what size to go.. that's why I'm asking

    • @jimmyshenaethekids5054
      @jimmyshenaethekids5054 2 роки тому

      @@austinsoffroadgarage sorry as above just incase it doesn't notify you that I messaged

    • @austinsoffroadgarage
      @austinsoffroadgarage  2 роки тому +1

      @@jimmyshenaethekids5054 it’s a 1”

  • @pennington5355
    @pennington5355 2 роки тому

    I'd replace the radiator cap. Ended up finding that the end piece of the cap melted away and broke lose and fell inside the radiator which caused my engine to over heat. $13 dollar cap turned into more in parts and repair

  • @PacificNWexplorer
    @PacificNWexplorer 2 роки тому

    It’s a CAD designed and cnc cut parts. It’s not something that was just throw together in a backyard. It comes down to, do you trust your welding and fabrication skills. Best bet is to weld it all together and install it, trailer it to your local trails and put it through its paces until you feel it’s reliable enough to put your family in it. Seems better than just ditching the hard work you’ve done and throwing money away. That’s just my two cents.

  • @unshapingtheearth7916
    @unshapingtheearth7916 2 роки тому

    That old shit is definitely less than 50/50, who even knows what the acidity is.