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2001 prius inverter coolant reservoir

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by supra90, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. supra90

    supra90 New Member

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    The inverter/trans axle coolant reservoir in my 2001 Prius is empty
    i found a crack on the bottle and damage on the hose,after i fix this what type of fluid can i use in it ?
    and do i have to remove the air from the lines or just fill it up ?

    thank you for all your help
     
    #1 supra90, Oct 16, 2008
  2. Shubin Andrey

    Shubin Andrey Junior Member

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    fill-remove air...
    be sure coolant pump is working after filling (you should see it in reservoir window).
     
    #2 Shubin Andrey, Oct 16, 2008
  3. ChapmanF

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    The originally specified coolant is the same as for the engine, Toyota Long Life Coolant (the red stuff) mixed 50/50 with distilled water.

    Reports are that it's also OK to use the 2nd-gen's specified Super Long Life Coolant (the pink stuff) - straight, because it's already mixed 50/50 (and sold for about the same price, such a deal).

    Bleeding the air (I haven't done it yet, but I have a coolant change on my fall to-do list, eek) seems from the manual and other people's comments to be both very important and very fiddly. There are two bleeder fittings involved, found at the forward edge of the inverter.

    -Chap
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Oct 17, 2008
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