Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Cooling / Coolant
Toyota Corolla (E120): Coolant
Replacement
1. Drain coolant
Caution
: to avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
- remove the radiator cap.
- loosen the radiator and engine drain plugs, and drain the coolant.
- close the drain plugs.
Torque: 13 nvm (130 Kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf) for engine
2. Add coolant
- Slowly fill the system with coolant.
Hint
:
- use of improper coolants may damage engine cooling system.
- Use ”toyota long life coolant” or equivalent and mix it with plain water according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Using of coolant with includes more than 50 % (freezing protection down to –35 c (–31 f) or 60 % (freezing protection down to –50 c (–58 f)) of ethylene–glycol is recommended but not more than 70 %.
Notice
:
- do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water alone.
- The coolant should be mixed with plain water (preferably
demineralized water).
Capacity: 6.5 Liters (6.9 Us qts, 5.7 Lmp. Qts)
3. Check engine coolant leak
- fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap tester.
- pump it to 118 kpa and check leakage.
Other materials:
Circuit description
The fuel trim is related to the feedback compensation value, not to the basic
injection time. The fuel trim includes
the short–term fuel trim and the long–term fuel trim.
The short–term fuel trim is the short–term fuel compensation used to maintain
the air–fuel ratio at stoichiomet ...
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Replacing the battery
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Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the tank.
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
1 Slide and lift up the rubber strip to partially remove it as shown.
2 Disconnect the ...