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Old 01-18-2014, 02:46 PM
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I have a 2009 4 cyl. Camry I got in 2008 and it has about 60k on it. I think the owner's manual says to change this extended life coolant at 100k but it's over 5 years old now.


Should I go ahead and change it or wait till I get to 100k?
 
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Old 01-18-2014, 03:47 PM
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yes change it now with the extended life coolant

then decide years /km used and decide next change ok

these motors need protection from corrosion and heat
 
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Old 01-19-2014, 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the tip. I'll go ahead and change it out.


I assume I should only purchase the extended life coolant directly from the dealer, right?
 
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Old 01-19-2014, 03:45 PM
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looks like you dont have to go to toyota but if its closer and the price suits you

just did a quick online search in usa .. "extended life coolant supplier "
do a quick search yourself

we can buy it off the shelf at most auto supply shops in australia its more expensive than most regular coolants
 
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