On Fri, 2 Dec 2005 00:23:57 -0500, Ray O wrote
(in article <8ff6a$438fdb26$180fead6$19505@msgid.meganewsservers.com>):
>
> "The Man" <theman.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:0001HW.BFB53D880042B5F0F0407550@news.suscom.net...
>> I had a few questions regarding my 2002 RX300.
>> How often should the antifreeze be changed in this car?? I have read that
>> the
>> first change should be done at three years and every two years thereafter.
>> Some in this forum claim that the Toyota red antifreeze lasts up to five
>> years. What is your view on this??
>> Also, how in the world do you get to the rear plugs?? I wanted to change
>> them
>> today but I just couldn't see how to reach them.
>> Any help you could provide is appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Alex
>
> The initial coolant change is at 3 years because the coolant is diluted with
> distilled water. Not many places use distilled water when diluting coolant
> so subsequent changes are recommended at 2 years. If you use distilled
> water, you can stretch subsequent coolant replacement to 3 years. Toyota
> now has "long life" coolant, you can follow the instructions for replacement
> interval.
>
> The rear plugs require universal joints on your sockets or extensions.
>
Thanks for the advice about the coolant. But I still can't see getting to the
rear plugs with just swivel joints. Unless you have hands the size of a
child's. There's simply not enough room to get my hands back there. When you
guys replace them in the shop you don't have to remove any components to get
to them?? I'd buy a service manual but they don't seem to be available for
this car.
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