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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
a. Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap tester.
Fig. 1: Checking Cooling System For Leaks
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b. Warm up the engine.
c. Using a radiator cap tester, increase the pressure inside the radiator to 137 kPa (1.4 kgf/cm
2, 19.9
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psi), and check that the pressure does not drop.
If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator and water pump for leaks. If no external leaks are found,
check the heater core, cylinder block and head.
2.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR
a. Check that the engine coolant level is between the LOW and FULL lines when the engine is cold.
If the engine coolant is low, check for leaks and add "TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant" to the
FULL line.
If "TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant" is not available, use a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amino, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology. Do not substitute plain water for engine coolant.
3.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
a. Remove the radiator cap.
b. Check if there are any excessive deposits of rust or scale around the radiator cap and radiator filler
hole, Also, the coolant should be free from oil.
HINT:
If excessively dirty, clean the coolant passage and replace the coolant.
c. Reinstall the radiator cap.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT THERMOSTAT
HINT:
The thermostat is stamped with the valve openin
g temperature.
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Fig. 2: Inspecting Thermostat
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a. Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
b. Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
80 to 84° C (176 to 183°F)
If the valve openin
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Fig. 3: Checking Valve Opening Temperature
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c. Check the valve lift.
Valve lift: 10 mm (0.39 in.) or more at 95°C (203°F)
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
d. Check that the valve is fully closed when the thermostat is at low temperatures (below 40°C (104°
F)).
If not closed, replace the thermostat.
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Fig. 4: Checking Valve Lift
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2.INSPECT RADIATOR CAP SUB-ASSY
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a. Using a radiator cap tester, slowly pump the tester and check that air is being released from the
vacuum valve.
Fig. 5: Measuring Relief Valve Opening Pressure
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Pump speed: 1 push every 3 seconds or more
If air is not coming from the vacuum valve, replace the reservoir cap.
b. Pump the tester and measure the relief valve opening pressure.
Pump speed: 1 push within 1 second
Standard opening pressure:
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93 to 123 kPa (0.95 to 1.25 kgf/cm2 , 13.5 to 17.8 psi)
Minimum opening pressure:
78 kPa (0.78 kgf/cm
2 , 11.4 psi)
HINT:
Pay attention to the tester's maximum reading of the opening pressure. If the maximum reading is less
than the minimum opening pressure above, replace the reservoir cap.
LOCATION