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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 501 (Engine Cooling System): Coolant: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
    1. Remove the radiator cap.
    2. Loosen the radiator drain plug (on the left side of the radiator lower tank) and engine drain plug, and drain the coolant.
      3. Fig 1: Locating Radiator Drain Plug And Engine Drain Plug
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    3. Close the drain plugs.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) for engine 

  2. FILL ENGINE COOLANT 
    1. Slowly fill the system with coolant.
      • Use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.
      • Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene gltcol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
      • New Toyota vehicles are filled with Toyota Super Long Life Coolant. When replacing the coolant, Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is recommended.
      • Observe the coolant level inside the radiator by pressing the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand. If the coolant level goes down, add the coolant.
      NOTE:
      • Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
      • The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water).

      Capacity (W/ Heater): 

      COOLANT CAPACITY

      M/T 6.6 liters (7.0 US qts, 5.8 lmp. qts)
      A/T 6.8 liters (7.2 US qts, 6.0 lmp. qts)
    2. Reinstall the radiator cap.
    3. Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
    4. Refill the radiator reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "FULL" line.
  3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS 
  4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY CORRECTLY 
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