Toyota Previa 2.4 (UK) coolant flushing

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Thu 8 Sep 2005 12:51
Toyota Previa 2.4 (UK) coolant flushing - normd
Having read the scare stories regarding head gaskets blowing if the coolant isn't replaced I set about attempting mine. However the Haynes manual is very vague as to the location of the coolant drain plug. Has anyone done one of these before? If so can you please give me some advice/tips as to the best way to accomplish this?
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Thu 8 Sep 2005 14:14
Toyota Previa 2.4 (UK) coolant flushing - Rover25
Not all cars have a coolant drain plug, I've not worked on a previa so can't advise if it has one of not.
Have a look at the bottom of the radiator, there may be a drain plug there, be careful with it if there is, they are often platic and can be brittle if old.
If you don't have a drain plug you can usually drain the system by unclipping the bottom radiator hose.
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Thu 8 Sep 2005 14:30
Toyota Previa 2.4 (UK) coolant flushing - normd
the problem with the Previa is that the engine is under the front seats and the radiator is at the front end; simply draining the radiator won't empty the block. ie the bottom hose heads up and over the steering rack etc to get to the engine.
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