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#4455 of 4694 Changing anti-freeze by mikefm58 Dec 10, 2008 (7:28 am)
I've got an 04 Highalnder with 41K miles, not much in the owners manual on when it's recommended to change the anti-freeze. What are the opinions here on when it should be changed? Also, is it as easy as simply draining what's in the radiator by loosening the drain plug? My old Honda CRV also had a large bolt on the engine block to remove that would drain whatever was still in the engine block. Are Toyotas like that as well? Replies to this message: lmacmil (Dec 14, 2008 9:31 am) mikefm58 (Dec 14, 2008 12:11 pm)
#4456 of 4694 Re: Ooops - gas cap off during car wash! [budh] by herzogtum71 Dec 10, 2008 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: budh (Dec 09, 2008 11:14 pm) On my '04 there is a little spring-release flap underneath the gas cap that is always closed unless it is depressed by the nozzle at the gas station. I suspect your '02 is the same. If so, there is little chance that enough water got into the tank to do damage.
#4457 of 4694 Re: Changing anti-freeze [mikefm58] by lmacmil Dec 14, 2008 (9:31 am)
Replying to: mikefm58 (Dec 10, 2008 7:28 am) Here's what the manual says for a 2004 Highlander coolant:   Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. Refer to "Engine Coolant" in the "Explanation of Maintenance Items" section in the back of this guide for more information.   Pretty amazing if you remember the "good old days" when you changed coolant every couple of years. Replies to this message: mikefm58 (Dec 14, 2008 12:11 pm)
#4458 of 4694 Re: Changing anti-freeze [lmacmil] by mikefm58 Dec 14, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: lmacmil (Dec 14, 2008 9:31 am) Yeah I did eventually find that after going through the maint. and owner's manuals better. I changed the anti-freeze anyway, but never did find the bolt on the engine block so I didn't get all of the old stuff drained, but pretty close as the specs say a little over 7 quart capacity and I ended up using 5 quarts.
#4459 of 4694 Re: From Fh to Celsius? [lucky_luc] by david7070 Dec 19, 2008 (8:42 am)
Replying to: lucky_luc (Sep 17, 2002 1:29 am) did you find a solution for your F to C ????
#4460 of 4694 '05 Highlander w/ low coolant level - possible coolant leak? by 05highlander05 Dec 24, 2008 (8:19 pm)
2005 Highlander 43,000 miles   I opened my hood today to add some windshield washer fluid and I noticed that my coolant level was exactly on the "L" level. I also noticed some dried up coolant at the end of the hose that goes towards the radiator. The coolant level seems to stay the same when I checked it this morning and when I checked it when I came home. When I look in the coolant reservoir it is yellow on the top. Other than filling up the reservoir a bit does anyone have any other suggestions, should I be worried?   Here is a link to the pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=draganplavsic&target=ALBUM&id=528357- 4488921410145&authkey=S2JOcBVaJx0&feat=email
#4461 of 4694 Highlander battery life by soco4 Jan 05, 2009 (10:40 am)
The original battery in our 2002 Highlander V-6 (50K, mild-climate use) seems fine, but I'm wondering if delaying replacement much longer would be a poor risk. 2001-2003 H/L owners who have replaced the original battery: how many months did you get out of your factory battery? Thanks for your information. Replies to this message: phrosut (Jan 05, 2009 12:00 pm) tix (Jan 06, 2009 7:23 am)
#4462 of 4694 Re: Highlander battery life [soco4] by phrosut Jan 05, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: soco4 (Jan 05, 2009 10:40 am) Our '03 (purchased 10/02) battery died last October. I was satisfied with that lifespan.   Phil
#4463 of 4694 Re: Highlander battery life [soco4] by tix Jan 06, 2009 (7:23 am)
Replying to: soco4 (Jan 05, 2009 10:40 am) Just replaced my battery on a 2004 Highlander, with 90,000 miles. They had told me for a couple of years that it was getting low, but finally at 57% they replaced it. I know my car is younger, but......thought I would share.
#4464 of 4694 Highlander battery life by tsotsi Jan 06, 2009 (8:32 am)
I kind of admire people brave enough to keep a battery until it completely quits. Batteries are so cheap, I just get a new one for my car every 3 years. It would seem to be $80 well spent -- less than $30 a year to be (almost) sure my car will start when I want it to.

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