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Originally Posted by BackOff
My 2004 V6 has had Royal Purple in it since 2010...ZERO drips.
The one time i took scotties advice on SteelSeal...head gasket repair.
Needed new water pump and radiator after it killed the water pump and plugged up the radiator and started to run 190*+.
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Good to know.
My 2005 4runner (150,000 miles on island where you can't drive to 60mph except 1 time a year) has had no engine problems since I bought it new (15 years), and I always wondered what to do if my HG failed.
If the HG is badly damaged I doubt anything but a new HG will fix the problem. I'd try the Steelseal. What have you got to lose? If it don't work, find your mechanic for a new HG.
I check my coolant level (in the overflow canister) twice a week. It is always on the same line, never low, but I still keep checking it 'cause it is a 15 year old 4runner.
Never had 1 overheat (OH), and don't want one OH!
I use regular conventional oil recommended weight, and change it every 5000 miles in the driveway! Taking it to the dealer is just a waste of time. They always ask me to leave it overnight. Takes 30 minutes with a filter in my driveway, on my time. Just don't overtighten the drain bolt.