2007 Avensis 20 D4D - Coolant change

[one583]

Hi All

 

Recently, the oil cooler started leaking and started leaking oil into the radiator. Got that fixed, but now after 6 months running good, I need to change the coolant as it is still a bit dirt with some oil. I have monitored it to be sure it is not leaking again and can say that its not.

I need to drain the radiator, but cannot find from where. does anyone have a picture of what i need to unscrew so the current coolant is drained?

Many thanks

Jerome

 

 

[m456an]

On the petrol the plug is at the bottom of radiator towards passenger side.

[Kennycab]

Hi there, this picture was taken from my 2007 2.0 d4d so should be the same on your car. There is a plastic nut on the radiator that needs to be undone to drain, I used a 12mm socket.

[one583]

Thanks a lot Kennycab, that made the trick. I was looking at a completely different location.

Does it require any special method to fill it up again? to make sure that the heater matrix is filled as well?

 

many thanks

 

Jerome