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Originally Posted by zguy1
Well I got the Denso from Amazon today and put it in. It was a perfect fit. Hardest part for me was getting to the hose clamps using pliers and channel locks. I ended up taking out the battery and tray to have some more room.
Barely any trans fluid came out after removing the hoses but I suspect the radiator contained some. I have about 1/2 quart of Toyota WS trans fluid and I hope that it is enough to bring the trans level back up.
I also need to fill the coolant up as I forgot to pick up a gallon. Coolant seems very expensive. $20 for 50\50 mix whether it is dealer or an aftermarket brand. I would not want to do a flush.
Btw, after removing the shroud it was easy to see that it was leaking.
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you can get valvoline zerex asian coolant at walmart for about $12/gal. its great stuff & 100% approved for use in these toyotas.
& as you found there is very little ATF that comes out the the lines when diconected, the trans cooler in the radiator is very small & the lines are thin, it holds maybe a few ounces of fluid or like 1/2 cup. the trans is probably fine if its a few ounces low but always a good idea to recheck the fluid level using the factory temp check procedure.
Valvoline Zerex Asian RED Vehicle Antifreeze / Coolant - 1 Gallon - Walmart.com - Walmart.com
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