Radiator Coolant Replacement?

[Larry W]

I would like to change the coolant in my 94 LS 400. Is there a tutorial on this service? Is the coolant anything special or can I pick up a gallon or two at the local auto store? How much does the system hold? Am I using the mix of 50/50 off the shelf? I live in Ft Lauderdale where the temps are sometimes close to a 100 degrees with a heat index some days of 110. Car is not overheating. I just want to perform routine service. How often is this service recommended?

[steve2006]

Use only the recommended Lexus/Toyota Coolant and mix 50/50 with purified or distilled water only.

Using the incorrect type of coolant and/or normal tap water can cause corrosion problems in aluminium engines.

Here's a starter link but you should be able to buy locally over the counter.

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/lexus-ls4...ant-antifreeze/

I wish I lived in F.Lauderdale,forever warm, so many cheap $500 cruises!!!, Chucks Steakbar and Las Olas on the water taxi.

Fancy an exchange visit to the UK? lol

Sorry here's the tutorial

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/cooling/coolant.html

[JWhite]

Could this procedure work on a 95 LS400? If not do you have a link for the 95

[RDM]

Could this procedure work on a 95 LS400? If not do you have a link for the 95

Seriously?

It's the same engine, why would it be different?

[JWhite]

Could this procedure work on a 95 LS400? If not do you have a link for the 95

Seriously?

It's the same engine, why would it be different?

The tutorial said 90-94, thought the drain !Removed! might differ on the 95. Didn't know they were the same engine. The tutorial link is a great help. With the cost of labor it's time to start doing what you can yourself.

[JWhite]

Use only the recommended Lexus/Toyota Coolant and mix 50/50 with purified or distilled water only.

Using the incorrect type of coolant and/or normal tap water can cause corrosion problems in aluminium engines.

Here's a starter link but you should be able to buy locally over the counter.

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/lexus-ls4...ant-antifreeze/

I wish I lived in F.Lauderdale,forever warm, so many cheap $500 cruises!!!, Chucks Steakbar and Las Olas on the water taxi.

Fancy an exchange visit to the UK? lol

Sorry here's the tutorial

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/cooling/coolant.html

Question about the coolant. Went to purchase 2 gallons of coolant (red) at Toyota and counter man asked what color I had in there now. I am running the green coolant and he said it would be bad to just drain and add the red becasuse of the different chemicals in the red and green. Recommended a power flush to make sure all the green coolant was flushed out because when red mixes with the green it causes sludge. Said to flush and replace with red or just drain and continue using the green coolant. Probably not much difference between the two but of course going with what is recommended is the correct thing to do, and probably not a bad idea to flush with 148k on the clock. Toyota quoted $140.00 for the flush and coolant. Will shop around for best price. Hope this helps someone that was thinking of just going from green or whatever color to the correct red. I learned something today. Any thoughts on this?

[JWhite]

Use only the recommended Lexus/Toyota Coolant and mix 50/50 with purified or distilled water only.

Using the incorrect type of coolant and/or normal tap water can cause corrosion problems in aluminium engines.

Here's a starter link but you should be able to buy locally over the counter.

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/lexus-ls4...ant-antifreeze/

I wish I lived in F.Lauderdale,forever warm, so many cheap $500 cruises!!!, Chucks Steakbar and Las Olas on the water taxi.

Fancy an exchange visit to the UK? lol

Sorry here's the tutorial

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/cooling/coolant.html

Question about the coolant. Went to purchase 2 gallons of coolant (red) at Toyota and counter man asked what color I had in there now. I am running the green coolant and he said it would be bad to just drain and add the red becasuse of the different chemicals in the red and green. Recommended a power flush to make sure all the green coolant was flushed out because when red mixes with the green it causes sludge. Said to flush and replace with red or just drain and continue using the green coolant. Probably not much difference between the two but of course going with what is recommended is the correct thing to do, and probably not a bad idea to flush with 148k on the clock. Toyota quoted $140.00 for the flush and coolant. Will shop around for best price. Hope this helps someone that was thinking of just going from green or whatever color to the correct red. I learned something today. Any thoughts on this?