coolant reservoir TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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Engine compar tment
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 348)
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 340)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 337)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 344)Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 336)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 342)
Fuse box ( P. 372)
Battery ( P. 346)
Condenser ( P. 342)
Radiator ( P. 342)

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Maintenance and care
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (
P. 348)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 344)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 336)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 340)Engine oil filler cap
( P. 337)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 342)
Fuse box ( P. 372)
Battery ( P. 346)
Condenser ( P. 342)
Radiator ( P. 342)

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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. Reservoir cap
FULL line
LOW line
If the level is on or below the
LOW line, add coolant up to the
FULL line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Maintenance and care
■
If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Enabled: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor stra ight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
In the following cases, the vehicle may be overheating.
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle ( P. 155) reaches
the upper end, and engine output falls (There is no speed).
● Steam is coming out from the engine compartment.
Perform the following steps.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the air conditioning
system, and stop the engine.
If steam is coming out:
When no more steam is coming out has been confirmed,
carefully open the hood.
If there is no steam coming out:
Carefully open the hood. After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
radiator core (radiator), hoses,
etc. for any leaks.
If there is a large quantity of
engine coolant leaking, imme-
diately contact your Toyota
dealer.
Inspect the amount of engine
coolant by checking if the res-
ervoir level is between “FULL”
and “LOW” lines.
Engine coolant reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line