Coolant Change, Toyota Corolla, Drain & Fill 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Step by step how to drain the coolant from the radiator, and re-fill the coolant on a 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla with 2ZR-FE Engine. This car uses Toyota Pink Super Long Life Coolant, which should be replaced first at 100,000 miles or 10 years (whichever comes first), and then every 50,000 or 5 years.
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Timestamps 🕓
00:00 Intro
00:41 Ensuring the engine is cold
01:28 Draining the coolant
02:14 Vacuum will the drain the reservoir tank
02:25 Draining the reservoir tank with a tube
03:13 Inspecting the radiator cap
03:37 Percentage of coolant that will be replaced
04:06 Inspecting the drain plug and O-ring
04:44 Measuring the old coolant
05:04 Selecting the right coolant type: Toyota Pink Super Long Life
05:45 Refilling the reservoir tank and engine with coolant
06:42 Bleeding the air out - squeeze hoses
07:12 Bleeding the air out - engine running
09:22 Removing the funnel and installing the radiator cap
09:47 Ensure the proper amount of coolant was poured in
10:12 Allow the engine to cool down completely
10:28 Check for leaks
10:40 Check coolant level for the next few days
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@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

If you liked this video, Please give it a thumbs up, *your support is appreciated* 👍 . *There are links* in the video description to the funnel & coolant. Ordering through the links supports my channel, *thank you* to all who have ordered.

@luisestrada8969 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, I would like to do it myself, but I would like to know how much antifreeze my 2017 Toyota Corolla LE uses so I can order it in the store, Thanks!

@CleverFix 10 ай бұрын

@@luisestrada8969 Same as in the video. About one gallon will almost do, and may even do.. but I like to buy two gallons, to make sure I have enough.. and if it ever gets low later, I have some spare.

@tnamen1307 5 ай бұрын

@@CleverFixafter refilling, if you carefully observed the colour of the coolant at the radiator neck and at the coolant reservoir, you will notice there is difference in colour. The coolant in the reservoir looks more pink colour, while at the radiator neck has somewhat yellowish in colour. So colours are not the same. Can you please explain why there's colour difference? Does it mean the radiator are rusted, etc?

@user-ts7gr8vq6p 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!! This is the best tutorial on KZfaq!!! Everything is simple and correct. I changed my coolant today, it was easy. I saved $250 doing this myself. Thank you again! I sent your video to all my friends!!!

@Whelchey 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic guide! Thank you. The dealership wanted to charge me over $200 for this service now I can do it myself easily.

@joshualayfield2294 10 ай бұрын

yup, they quoted me 250 a month ago to do this then asked how i would be paying. Told them i wasn't; I'd do it myself.

@nvjkfdathgf Жыл бұрын

Great video, detailed instructions, thank you so much! I just changed mine recently and this gave me a huge confidence boost. Before opening the drain valve, I found that I could use a 3/8 ID tubing to route the coolant drain hole to avoid making a mess. I hope this helps others with a clean driveway!

@Ponch_1776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip!

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

Nice! Great idea, I was thinking about using a drain tube, but I didn't have anything that fit, and I didn't realize it could drain all over the place. I'll use it next time, thanks for the tip.

@porcupine73 8 ай бұрын

I was just able to change mine on a 2019 Corolla. The tubing on the drain helps a lot so it doesn't spill all over the place. I had some silicone tubing lying around that fit perfectly. For refilling, the funnel is a game changer. It makes getting all the air bubbles out super easy. Next I want to find out how difficult it is to do a drain & fill on the CVT.

@Ponch_1776 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic instruction. Super detailed. Thank you.

@3dmrg 7 ай бұрын

Wow, this is a very thorough video. Thank you 👍

@januaryahloo0126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate you!

@uhhTabby 11 ай бұрын

Just changed my oil and coolant thanks to your videos. I am so happy you saved me a lot of money. Thank you

@joanne6521 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I knew I could do it. You are so thorough. Love your gentle speaking voice. 🙏❤️

@rednkfn 10 ай бұрын

Great video man. Just got done with my first drain and fill. You made it super simple. With very minimal effort.

@odorihines9129 Жыл бұрын

Helped out a lot

@samerayoubi8122 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Clear instructions and video taping.

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AlexAustin-ih7hz 10 ай бұрын

Very. Good. Directions. Thank. You

@ernst6287 Жыл бұрын

Not only the video, You are great. Thank you

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the comment!

@minkus89 5 ай бұрын

Just did this for my mom's car on its 10th birthday - thank you for the excellent instructions! At first I didn't unscrew the drain petcock enough because it felt loose, but coolant was only dropping out very slowly. It feels looser than it is. I was also concerned because I didn't have that fancy no-leak funnel, but the funnel I had made a tight seal with the fill hole, so there were no leaks (other than what was left in the funnel after bleeding was complete and I removed it, but I rinsed that off).

@CleverFix 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@mani_am_ 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video, It was very helpful for me.🙏🏻

@CleverFix 10 ай бұрын

Glad to help! 😊

@Massiv3Er3ction Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a helpful video, really!!!

@CleverFix 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad it was helpful!

@SirD31V1D Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks a lot for this.

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad it was helpful!

@menamora7892 Ай бұрын

Best video I have seen. Very detailed, excellent!!.

@CleverFix Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Thanks!

@KukLinSky Жыл бұрын

This is the best coolent change video so far, belive me i watched a lot. And i ve learnt that: i should never do the engine flush with 50/50 mix coolant which is noone tells except you. Great videos.

@CleverFix 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Yes, not only it leaves water behind, but it's really not needed as long as the coolant is changed on time.. If the old coolant looks good, then there are no deposits in the system, so flushing, especially with the wrong water can be worse than doing nothing.

@Beekeeper8011 4 ай бұрын

Is 50/50 coolant not good? I use it on my 2016 corolla.

@KukLinSky 4 ай бұрын

@@Beekeeper8011 50/50 is not goon when u flush, because there is still pure water in heater core, u have to measure with pure colant and distrilled water etc...

@Beekeeper8011 4 ай бұрын

@@KukLinSky all I'm doing is draining the old coolant and replacing it with 50/50. Is that not good?

@KukLinSky 4 ай бұрын

@@Beekeeper8011 yeah good good, as long as you dont flush with distrilled water, you do right then, :)

@dararoth3979 7 ай бұрын

Thank

@keepit100tho Жыл бұрын

On the thumbnail, it looks like he is pouring up lean in a Styrofoam cup with ice 🤣🤣🤣

@MrSamPhoenix Ай бұрын

L🤣L

@Vivianauxito Жыл бұрын

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@tech29X 6 ай бұрын

I would give DOUBLE THUMBS UP if I could. This is the most sensible coolant replacement video I have ever seen. Many people insist on using DISTILLED water to flush their system which can result in dilution of the final mix. If you insist flushing your system with water, use SOFTENED water. Distilled water should not be used at all.

@AJFRAN3 2 ай бұрын

That makes no sense you use distilled water because there is nothing else in it. Whether you use softned or distilled there is still gonna be water in there unless you flush it out with coolant.

@tech29X 2 ай бұрын

@@AJFRAN3 Ok, you're right, I did not clarify the difference between distilled water vs SOFTENED water; Distilled water is ionically hungry, so it will strip electrons from the metals in a cooling system. Softened water is more balanced and will not strip away the IONS from metal surfaces in a cooling system.

@Crey-yk5yy Ай бұрын

Chris Fix i mean Clever Fix, thanks for your vids - they give me knowledge & confidence to work on my car. Appreciate it. I thought you're a fraud ChrisFix but found out you're as smart i mean clever as Chris :)

@robertdowney9482 9 ай бұрын

Very detailed instructions and your voice so easy to understand

@user-fo8vz9sw1q 2 ай бұрын

Do you have a video on flushing the brakes? My 2014 Corolla has 95k miles and never flushed.

@ns9299 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Would this work with a 2014 Corolla L (no keyless entry).?

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

There are two engine types for 2014 Corolla. 2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE, and it's is printed on a white sticker on the underside of the hood. So open the hood and look up at the hood, not down at the engine. The video shows a 2ZR-FE engine . The coolant change procedure is the same for both engines, but the water pump and serpentine belt change is different. Hope that helps!

@samerayoubi8122 Жыл бұрын

Hello man. Great content. Could you please make a video on how to disable the day time headlights while driving for toyota corolla 2014? It shortens the life time of the alternator and the lamps.

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

If DRL is not required in your country/state, you should find it in the Radio, under Car settings. Mine only shows the Door lock settings there: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erd-naunx7XXXYU.html But some cars show a Daytime Lights option there. Either that, or turn the headlight switch all way the back to off. If neither of those work then likely you live somewhere where DRL is mandatory. I believe the DRL uses less power than the fully on headlamp, so the wear is likely very very small. On older cars with halogen bulbs it was more, but I think for a modern car, the benefit of the lights outweighs the tiny amount of wear. From ChatGPT: Daytime running lights (DRLs) have been shown to reduce the risk of accidents. Studies have found that vehicles with DRLs are more visible to other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists during daylight hours, which can reduce the likelihood of collisions. One study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that DRLs reduced the number of multiple-vehicle crashes by 5.7% and the number of fatal crashes by 11%. Another study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that DRLs reduced the likelihood of two-vehicle daytime crashes by 5%.

@rustyboltz2820 Жыл бұрын

DRL's (especially LED) will barely put a dent in the lifespan of the alternator unless maybe you're running them while the car is off for a long period of time and that'll put a load on it when it has to recharge the battery once you start the car.

@tanyabasulto6953 8 ай бұрын

Still not finding the dripless funnel for radiator

@SirD31V1D 6 ай бұрын

Hello! Can you make a video about oxygen sensor Upstream and Downstream cleaning. Thanks!

@CleverFix 6 ай бұрын

Cleaning is not recommended, unless you had a very temporary "rich" fuel mixture due to another failed component like a spark plug for example.. If an O2 sensor code is popping up, it's usually time to change it. If the engine is working properly they should be already fairly clean looking.

@user-bx4ml3gs9o 2 күн бұрын

Is there a drain behind engine bloc

@MrSamPhoenix Ай бұрын

Do you have a video for the 2020 2.0L Corolla? Because we can’t fine the metal coolant cap

@CleverFix Ай бұрын

I don't have one, but here is one I found for 2022: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rN2nppiezryvnIk.html

@kittyclarkescandleshoptaro1915 17 күн бұрын

Did you use 2 bottles or 1 bottle of coolant ?

@SeduAltar-zo1nj Жыл бұрын

I am waiting throttle body and mass airflow sensor cleaning video

@sanchezboyz01 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for insisting on the safety

@tashinorbu1249 2 ай бұрын

If you do 2 drain & fills, how would you know how much coolant has come out so that you can put the same amount back in. please help I am about to work on my car.

@CleverFix 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't do 2 drain & fills myself, because I think one is enough. Generally this coolant is very good and lasts a long time. But if I really have to do it twice, I would do all the steps in the video once, and completely finish. Then drive a few times, 2-3 times, and check the reservoir each time, make sure it stays topped up.. And then I'd do the second change. So the procedure would be done twice, No difference in measuring.

@fraserthomson5766 Жыл бұрын

What about the coolant behind the thermostat? Is it not a good idea to try to change this too?

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

The general recommendation is to replace every 10 years, but I can't find a specific mileage. Make sure to get the correct thermostat from the dealer if you're replacing it. Lower quality aftermarket thermostats are not as good, I would only use a Toyota one. It can also be changed later without spilling too much coolant, but yes it's a better idea to do them together.

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I thought you meant changing the thermostat. I am not sure how much more coolant will come out if the thermostat is removed, it's possible that the trapped coolant is trapped in the hoses going to the heater into the car, and into the tiny channels inside the engine too.. so I doubt 100% of the coolant can be drained, even if the thermostat is removed. I'll give an example, when the water pump is taken out, after everything is drained, another 150-200ml or so drains out.. so there are multiple places it can get trapped.

@charles1738 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2AR-FE engine in my 2016 Camry. Is 1 container or 4 quarts enough ? No point buying more than necessary as coolant is expensive here.

@CleverFix 3 ай бұрын

2AR-FE is a 2.4L Engine, which is bigger than the 1.8 in the video, and takes about 6 quarts from what I found online, so it needs 2 Gallons/containers.

@parwizhamidy2183 2 ай бұрын

Would you please tell me what is the best coolant for Corolla 2014 S, to use it in all season?

@CleverFix 2 ай бұрын

Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant as shown in the video. 50-50 works for warmer temperatures, for colder climates like Canada, 55-45 like I used. Dealer will have it.

@666dynomax 2 ай бұрын

@@CleverFix this is one of those fluids that I definitely get at dealer too. Oil diff oil etc I use alternates but coolant and tranny I like your recommended choice

@parwizhamidy2183 23 күн бұрын

@@CleverFix Thank you very much.

@johnbob5137 6 ай бұрын

I missed the 2 gallons of coolant part and was nervous af when my car wasnt blowing hot air for 30 mins and then started to over heat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I waited over night for it too cool down walked to advanced auto and bought another bottle and everything is fine as i reved it for the 2 mins 😅😅 Thanks for the video man big thumbs up brother

@Beekeeper8011 4 ай бұрын

You forgot to add the replacement coolant?

@kennyloh3010 5 күн бұрын

Hi, why need the same amount drain and fill in?

@CleverFix 5 күн бұрын

When you drain coolant from the system, air pockets can form in the cooling passages and hoses. By refilling the system with the same amount of coolant that was drained, you ensure that there are no air pockets trapped in the system, which can cause overheating. Of course this assumes that the previous fill was done properly, and there was no air trapped to begin with. If there was already air inside, then more coolant should fit inside.

@bobespnza-la7030 Жыл бұрын

2017 should be the same procedure right?

@CleverFix Жыл бұрын

Yes.. if the engine and reservoir tank looks the same, then it's the same.

@tigrechatninja 26 күн бұрын

I did not flush it and just put new one in did I fucked up or its chill

@mridware9694 Жыл бұрын

Open thermostat and replace 100%

@user-ot2qt8vs4e Ай бұрын

This is dangerous method of filling the cooling system. This way you can break the cylinder head gasket. The correct way is to use a vacuum device.

@CleverFix Ай бұрын

That's why I use the funnel, to burp as much air as possible. Also that's why I mention to make sure the same amount of coolant that comes out goes back in. It's important to make sure air doesn't get trapped of course.