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Engine radiator fluid

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by polo708, Jul 21, 2004.

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    radiator fluid

    What color is our radiator fluid? Does anyone know... orange, gree, blue, etc... thanks.
    polo708, Jul 21, 2004
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    Should be red. If it was built in Japan it may be pink.
    oxymoron, Jul 21, 2004
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    Mines was pinkish red. Built at Nummi though
    Addicted2Boost, Jul 21, 2004
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    Sorry to be a bit off topic but what are some other differences between the japan built and canada built corolla? I thought they were all built in canada?
    GT-R, Jul 21, 2004
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    Mine was built in Michigan... :?
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    i thought they only built corolla's in california, ontario and japan
    lonelydriver, Jul 21, 2004
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    We have Red fluid :wink:
    APC_MATRIX_, Jul 21, 2004
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    i dont know about the canada but the US and Japan corolla difference is that the silver corolla has a different shade. the japanese has more of a green tint to it...kinda lighter shade than the US one. i dont know about hte other colors though
    CorollaAltis, Jul 21, 2004
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    half way through 03 they changed to red coolant rather than green. There is a TSB about it
    1337Rolla, Jul 21, 2004
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    whats the difference? and those fluids toyota sell are red too right? cuz im planning to flush it and add redling water wetter to see if that thing really works
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    It visibly lowers the operating temp, I have some in my car and I can't even make my car get hot.
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    how much water wetter do you guys use? I've always mixed the anti-freeze/water @ a 50% mixture. Is that still true, then just add a bottle of water wetter to it?

    Thanks,
    Trav
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    That would work fine. Watter Wetter works better with more water in the mixture but then you obviously aren't as protected against freezing and crap. I wouldn't go lower than 25% antifreeze :wink:
    APC_MATRIX_, Jul 21, 2004
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    it's actually from red to pink.........i've seen the TSB. Also I have one of the very first 03's and it came w/ red.
    RollaS, Jul 21, 2004
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    is it going to make a difference with the supercharger installed?
    polo708, Jul 23, 2004
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    Considering it should have came with a lower thermostat (a new one, not sure if it's lower or higher actually), it should still make a difference. If the new thermostat is lower, it won't make as big a difference though.
    APC_MATRIX_, Jul 23, 2004
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