What is the correct radiator for my vehicle?

Good morning,

Can you give the date the car was produced from the driver's side door?

There are 3 different ones depending on the production date.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

As far as price, it pays 2.5 hours in labor. That would be around $275.00 to $300.00.

The radiator is about $80.00 to $125.00 depending n the radiator.



Roy

No.2 radiator assembly replacement

1. Drain coolant
2. Disconnect radiator hose inlet
3. Disconnect radiator hose outlet
4. Disconnect oil cooler inlet hose no.1
5. Disconnect oil cooler outlet hose no.1
6. Remove front bumper cover
7. Remove air cleaner cap sub-assembly
8. Remove air cleaner filter element sub-assembly
9. Remove air cleaner inlet no.2
10. Remove air cleaner case
11. Remove air cleaner bracket
12. Remove air cleaner inlet no.1



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13. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR
a. Release the 4 claws and remove the hood lock release lever protector.


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14. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 bolts and separate hood lock.


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15. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
a. Disconnect the horn connectors.
b. Remove the 5 bolts and the radiator upper support.


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16. REMOVE FAN SHROUD
a. Disconnect the engine coolant reservoir hose.
b. Disconnect the fan motor connector.
c. Remove the 4 bolts and the fan shroud.


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17. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER LH
a. Remove the 3 bolts and the radiator support upper LH.


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18. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER RH
a. Remove the 3 bolts and the radiator support upper RH.


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19. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER RH
a. Remove the 3 bolts and the radiator support lower LH.


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20. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER RH
a. Remove the 3 bolts and the radiator support lower RH.
21. REMOVE NO.2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

06/05.

I attached the radiator for you from Rock Auto based on the production date.

Roy

So which one is the best? What is the difference between all of them? Disadvantages and advantages.

The one I gave you is for your car based on the production date.

Of course, the higher the price, the higher the quality.

Roy

so the first one?

how long will they last before they start leaking?

are all these aluminum or OEM?

They are OEM models.

They will last a long time assuming you change the coolant at the correct intervals. You should change it once a year.

When you do not, corrosion starts and will rot out the radiator.

Roy

do you have to drain out the old coolant and add the new one?

are these aluminum radiators?

Yes, if you looked at the procedure I posted in the beginning, the first step is to drain the radiator of all fluid.

Add all new coolant when the job is completed.

Roy

What is your recommendation for the best coolant and how many liters do I need to fill the radiator?

Okay, I attached the capacity and the recommended coolant below.

As far as brand, I would use Prestone.

Roy

Fluid Types


Coolant type:

In order to avoid technical problems, only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

Do not use plain water alone.

Capacities


Total Cooling System Capacity: .................... 11.7 L (12.4 US qt., 10.3 Imp. qt.)

what do you think about this radiator from Amazon. Will it work?

Is it or does it conform to your date of manufacturer?

Roy

I haven't checked that. With Amazon, many times you can't get any info on products.

Then you have about an 80% chance of the wrong radiator.

Roy

On Amazon, its says it's for a 2005-2006 Toyota Sienna le awd 3.3L minivan 1 row which i assume is 1 core and not 2 like the ones in Rock Auto.

Okay, you can try but I would not expect it to be correct.

Roy

oh, okay. Thanks.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy