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bigone **
Joined: 31 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: wiltshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:13 Post subject: Pink or Red Coolant? |
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Hi all,
I have just become aware that with the 4.2 TD LC100 [u]AUTO[/u] the auto ATF goes through the bottom part of the radiator to cool and that this cooling section is separated from the main rad by a thin metal partition. If this corrodes through due to lack of corrosion/electrolysis inhibitors in the coolant (passage of years/miles), total engine/gearbox carnage is most likely to ensue My coolant was last changed a few years ago so it needs doing for peace of mind/£ implications.
My question is - Pink Super Long Life or Red Long Life? I understand that Pink is bad for older vehicles - mine is 2001:
"It is generally recommended that you use Toyota Red in older vehicles. This is mainly due to the fact that older Toyotas usually have non-aluminium radiators and Pink is not formulated with the inhibitors necessary to protect them. The Red Long Life coolant had molybate and a triazole to protect the metals (copper, etc.) in the older radiators."
So, does anybody know if a 2001 TD LC100 4.2 Auto has a radiator with a metal composition OK for Pink or should I use Red to be safe?
TIA Brian _________________ 2001 100 Series 4.2 TD VX auto, 250,000 miles and all mine! |
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diggerdave ****
Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:34 Post subject: |
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Wrong section. This is the 90 forum. We don't know anything about your big lumbering beasts here.
(Toyota red... or whatever the original spec is. It may be a rip off but its what nature intended) _________________ 1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles |
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bigone **
Joined: 31 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: wiltshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:41 Post subject: |
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Ok, OK - I realised that just after the finger hit enter! Can't see how to delete posts (I have tried FAQ etc) but now in the Big Lumbering Beast forum!
People with small ones please IGNORE THIS POST TA! Brian _________________ 2001 100 Series 4.2 TD VX auto, 250,000 miles and all mine! |
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diggerdave ****
Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 17:41 Post subject: |
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_________________ 1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles |
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