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Ok, sure I will ask a local mechanic to do pressure test, as I don't have those tools myself. Also will do coolant drain from the radiator. And then will start getting into water pump and thermostat. Looks like a few things need to be done....

 The temperature gauge  is right in the middle.

 Radiator coolng fan works.

Can try another radiator cap. just not sure if that is going to help, can try to put this one

To replace the water pump, looks like I would need to move engine slightly from the bottom... that would be a tricky part for me...

To take thermostat  out, I would  need to take belt pulley out. Has anyone done a change of thermostat here on the forum?

Hi Tony, yeah it is been sometime since I've been here....  It was crazy times in last few years, getting better now. I had covid two times and been dignosed with acid reflux lately, now trying to find what I can eat😥and what foods causing my heartburn... Getting better now. Thank you for asking.

The fluid comes out quite fast, at the moment I just put a plug on the overflow pipe, in that way all liquid stays in the container. If not, then it takes about 15 min for overflow bottle to get empty.

I've replaced it with a new one with 108 kPa, but nothing changed. The next thing would be to try and changed thermostat. 

I did not change coolant, usually I just top it up when it was getting low.

 Overflow bottle filled to the "Full" line. When it is hot, it could be just a bit more over the line, but not by too much. 

My coolant is dripping through overflow pipe, to prevent a complete loss of coolant, at the moment I bloked the overflow pipe. So I don't lose the coolant. I've also changed the coolant radiator cap, but that did not help... Any other Ideas, suggestion to find, where could be the problem?

On 4/12/2019 at 9:52 PM, Wein said:

Hi I just got back my car from auto transmission shop. 

What transmission shop did you go to?

4 hours ago, AurionX2 said:

Peter, it's the one to the left in the photo, that goes straight into the radiator in a 90 degrees angle. Remove it and place it into an empty bottle / can, I prefer a measuring jug.

Excellent, thank you.

On 9/25/2018 at 9:51 PM, AurionX2 said:

replacing the fluid using the cooler return line (1l out. 1l in) should and does work well if done right.

Which one is the cooler return line?

On 9/26/2018 at 8:59 AM, nushydude said:

do you happen to know a good transmission shop north of Melbourne? 

Good reviews for Top Shift Automatics and Knox Automatic Transmissions.

If you go to the mechanic, just bring your own ATF. 

Another good video on changing ATF 

https://www.project200.com.au/atf-flush/

I also got to know that Toyota ATF is made by Idemitsu, Japan.

The only thing which I'm not very clear, is that if it is synthetic or mineral ATF.

Indeed, very good price for spark plugs, you got. The last time i paid $63 and that was with eBay discount! Now there is 20% off, so comes to around $59.

6 hours ago, LordBug said:

haha damn, I only just ordered the NGK's yesterday and didn't even think of trying the pamper20 code. Oh well! :p

What is the run on your car, that you are planning to change spark plugs?

Spark plugs on special, for AU $63.60 for six plugs, with the coupon PAMPER20 (20% off). Be quick, I think it is a very good price.

10 hours ago, tom717 said:

The code was P0051

I replaced the sensor with a new Denso sensor. The error code has gone away now.

The front sensor is a fairly easy swap over.

From where did you get the sensor, and what was the cost?

On 15/05/2018 at 4:36 PM, campbeam said:

Last weekend, the local Repco store did not have any stock of the Penrite LV ATF.

Just received an email from SuperCheap offering 25% discount for over $100 online orders ending Wednesday 16th May @ 7PM. Discount code is MAYHEM. Immediately placed an order which included qty 2 of Penrite LV ATF 4 litre with a discount price of $67.48 and local store pick up.

Well now it is even better deal, just for $29 it is the lowest price I've ever seen. Usually this kind special sales happen once every year, you just need to be patient and know the maximum lowest price it can go. If you miss out in the sale at Super cheap the similar sale will happen at Autobarn sometime later. 

lol, sounds like a troll😉

For my next upgrade I would be looking for at least 2.0-liter turbo engine, something like like Mazda 6, KIA Stinger/Optima. And the best lesson I've learned is never to buy new car. So my next upgrade will be in the next 3 years only.

On 11/18/2017 at 7:59 PM, Thirteen said:

Why not use Toyota red? Its basically one of thr best coolants available.

Amazon will be opening  very soon here in Oz, it would be very good competition to SCA and Repco. Once they start selling good range of auto products like in US, why not it would be an easy choice for everyone.

2 hours ago, campbeam said:

This is a video for the 2GR-FE coolant drain.

Ooh excellent, thank you...

Did you you know about the orange 10 years Nulon coolant? Just now I saw it on Nulon website. I've never seen it at SCA before. It could be a direct replacement with Toyota's long life coolant .

Toyota also made an ad just for their coolant, it is actually very good ad, especially the end part:

7 hours ago, campbeam said:

Finally got around to checking the manual. Apparently there are 3 drain cocks. Attached document may be of some further assistance

Thank you, the reason I asked about additional drain plugs, after I saw this video: 

Then I was like... Ooh there is more drain plugs.... 

Actually looks like both products are exactly the same.

Ooh excellent, I did not pay attention to this product at all. Good to know that it is sold here as well. I don't mind to spray my wheels to get another few years out of them.

Last weekend I did my tire rotation, my front wheels were pretty worn out, and the rear wheels where just as new. Now car drives much better. I have Bridgestone Turanza, 119k on them.

 I think in the video he is referring to "AEROSPACE PROTECTANT" the one sold in Autobarn 

Just came across this video: 

What do you think? Do we have somethings similar here in Australia? I never heard of "303 Aerospace Protectant"...

15 hours ago, Tony Prodigy said:

Just as I suspected the cabin filter in my Hilux was pretty bad. I gave it a vacuum and then cleaned it with the garden spray hose. Hung it to dry and was fine after this. The air off temp improved by 2 degrees Celsius.  Was dishing out around 7 before, now a solid 5.

This is very heavy used, looking filter,  spraying with a garden hose, I don't think would be enough. I would soak it in some kind of antibacterial soap or spraying it with Glen 20 or something similar. Also can soak it with vinegar. 

--->

Cheap does not mean bad at all. Especially for all these different types of paper/fabric filters. You need just to know from where to get it. The original Toyota filter are not made from any kind of special material either. And here is the same thing just with Wesfil logo.

Ryco filters used to be Australian made, now it all made in China or Indonesia. The cost of filters can be related to advertising budget.

But if you don't mind to spend a little bit more and feel better, why not, get Ryco or something similar. I don't like to promote big brands, because they are already known and there is not much excitement about them. I prefer find  source, direct from the factory . 

1 hour ago, Thirteen said:

Why not use Toyota red? Its basically one of thr best coolants available. It gets changed very infrequently as its long life. Toyota puts there name to it ( for whatever thats worth) and your full flush doesnt need to be so through. Just dump put what you can. Plug it. Refill with new stuff. If there is a bit if old coolant left over it will just mix through. Easy.

Look, I probably would use the original Toyota coolant or ATF if they would be sold in our local SCA or Repco. If I know that the replacement is 90% good as the original and I pay half price compare to the genuine, I feel very happy. ☺ So it is basically convenience getting it from the local store and and amount of money I pay = value for me. Maybe five or ten years ago I would only go with Toyota original supplies but today Toyota's substitute products just as good. 

And my question is, how many taps I need to open for a complete flash? 1,2 or 3? Initially I thought that it is only one, the yellow plug.