2003 Toyota Tacoma Radiator drain and refill

2003 TOYOTA TACOMA
92,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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YETIMETCHMANGMI
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Looking to DIY coolant drain and refill on my 03 Tacoma 3.4L.
I purchased the OEM 1 gl Red Coolant and will purchase 1 gl distilled water.

The Toyota Parts counter manager suggested:
1. drain the current coolant.
2. flush with regular water from hose.
3. pour in 50/50 mix of coolant/distilled
4. done

Any other steps?
Turn on heater for two cycles?
Burp the system? (not sure how to accomplish this)

Thanks in Advance!
Jul 17, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That's basically it. And yes, leave the heater on high when you are refilling the system.
Jul 17, 2015 at 8:42 PM