How to replace antifreeze on a Toyota Camry

Antifreeze performs an important function, it cools the entire engine system. Antifreeze is a coolant consisting of water and coolant (alcohol, ethylene glycol, glycerin, etc.). It is necessary to periodically change the coolant in the car. Ignoring replacement can lead to overheating of the motor, its breakdown and repair.

Timing of changing antifreeze in Toyota

Signs of replacing antifreeze in Toyota: there is frequent overheating of the engine, the temperature of the engine oil is increased. These are signs of checking the liquid level in the cooling system, its composition, sediment, color. If the car started to consume a lot of fuel, this can also be a sign of problems with the coolant.

In the Toyota Camry V40 and Toyota Camry V50, there are no special differences in replacing the coolant. The amount of antifreeze in a Toyota Camry tank will depend on the engine size and year of manufacture of the car. The smaller the engine size, the smaller the amount of coolant. And the older the car, the greater the amount of antifreeze. Most often, about 6-7 liters of liquid are required.

Antifreeze replacement for Toyota Camry V40 and Toyota Camry V50 is carried out according to the following principles:

• annually every 70-100 thousand kilometers;
• you should pay attention to the instructions for antifreeze and its expiration date;
• the time for replacing the coolant should also be indicated in the instructions for the car;
• another factor is the age of the machine, the older it is, the more wear the cooling system has, therefore, the fluid needs to be changed more often. In car dealerships, you can also buy special indicator strips, with which you can easily learn how to determine the timing of replacing the coolant.

The replacement of antifreeze in the Toyota Camry V50 should be taken more responsibly, since this car has one weak point - engine overheating.

Instructions for replacing the coolant

One of the highlights of replacing antifreeze is the choice of the product itself. Don't skimp on this. The cost of high-quality coolant is 1500 rubles and more per 10 liters. When buying, you should pay attention to:

• color must match this car. Preference is given to red liquids;
• freezing point, should not be higher than (-40 C) - (-60 C);
• producing country. Of course, it is recommended to buy Japanese goods. At the moment it is of the highest quality;
• antifreeze grade. There are several classes: G11, G12, G13. Its distinguishing feature is the expiration date of antifreeze.

You can replace antifreeze in a Toyota Camry at a car dealership or do it yourself. If you decide to change it in the salon, take care to choose and buy antifreeze yourself to be sure of the quality of the product. If you decide to change the coolant yourself, first read the manufacturer's instructions and take into account all safety measures, cool the car before replacing, put on a work uniform and gloves. So, you will need 25 liters of water, 6 liters of antifreeze and a frying pan. The composition of the refrigerant must also be considered. There are liquids prepared for cooling. And there are concentrates. To dilute the concentrate, you must strictly follow the instructions for use on the package, usually diluted in a ratio of 50x50.

Sequencing:

• Open the cap of the radiator and expansion tank;
• Install skids under the engine and radiator;
• Unscrew the valves on the radiator and cylinder block, drain the antifreeze from the Toyota tank into the sump;
• Close the valves back;
• Flush the cooling system with water. Pour 5 liters of water into the radiator. Close the radiator and expansion tank caps. Start the car, press the accelerator pedal and warm up the engine until the fan turns on;
• Stop the engine and drain the fluid, wait until the engine cools down;
• Repeat the procedure until the poured water becomes clear;
• Fill the radiator with new fluid when the engine is cold. Start the car and press the pedal until the air is completely expelled from the system. In the Toyota Camry, the air comes out on its own;
• Then fill the expansion tank with antifreeze for Toyota Camry to a special mark;
• Close all covers. Remove the tray.

What if air gets into the cooling system?

If air enters the cooling system when replacing antifreeze in a Toyota Camry, you need to let the engine warm up well enough to turn on the radiator fan. You need to work on the pedal for about 5 minutes. The air itself will come out through the exhaust pipes of the cooling system. In a Toyota Camry, the air comes out on its own and this is a big advantage when changing the coolant.

You can replace antifreeze yourself, this does not require special tools, but you need to be informatively prepared:

• Changing the coolant takes a minimum amount of time;
• It is recommended to replace only with high-quality red liquids, do not skimp on the product;
• Allows you to save on servicing at the dealer.