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    Maybe local automotive store sells by the foot?
     
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    Right. How much do I need? I’m planning to mount on driver’s side in an easily accessible area for now.
     
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    When I mounted our catch can to the front cross member, I only used 2 feet of hose:).

    So not much;).

    Good luck with your install(y).
     
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    At around $1.50 a foot, doesn't hurt to get a bit too much. Run some other tube or whatever along the same route. To get a rough idea.
     
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    Or some bailing twine :whistle:.
     
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    I like how you think! (y)

    Also, I forgot to ask this earlier, what order should I complete all these tasks in?

    I'm planning on doing: (in no particular order)
    Spark plugs
    OCC
    Intake manifold / throttle body cleaning
    PCV valve
    EGR cleaning
    Transaxle flush
     
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    The order I would do knowing you are over 100 k miles (adding a job;)):
    • Egr cleaning
    • Intake manifold cleaning
    • PCV valve replacement
    • oCC install (go low:))
    • Engine coolant drain and fill (if not done or no records of it being performed)
    • Spark plugs
    The transaxle drain and fill can be done separately at a different time ;).

    Keep us posted (y).
     
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    Editorial: add OCC install, after PCV valve replacement?
     
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    Edited;).

    Missed the OCC:whistle:.

    Probably not the only thing I missed today:eek::oops::sick::rolleyes:.
     
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    Me too.
     
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    Tough day sluggin it out for you:whistle:?

    13 hours was my limit for paradise today:cool:.

    Have to save some for tomorrow (y).
     
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    Might wanna do the EGR/plugs at the same time ( because cowling is off )...and manifold/PCV at the same time ( because manifold is off ).

    That is my 'plan' anyways! :D

    Edit : Edited for clarity
     
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    I took a suggestion from @Mendel Leisk: when doing the EGR cooler cleaning, it's easiest to just drain some coolant from the radiator to minimize coolant loss when removing the EGR cooler. Since I was due for a coolant change anyway, I went ahead and just did a full drain of the cooling system. Then cleaned the EGR system and replaced plugs.
     
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    Is this the correct coolant to purchase?
    1 Gallon Toyota-Lexus-Scion Super Long Life Pink Antifreeze Coolant - OEM NEW! 719279493849 | eBay

    Also - how much transmission fluid do I need to purchase?
     
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    I have my OCC installed at the same location behind the left headlight. I used about 4 ft for each hose.
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    That's what I was planning to do - but a lot of people here have mentioned it needs to be low?
    No mount required?
     
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    If mounting it low to the front cross member, you can fab a bracket, or use whatcha got;).

    I had a soup can layin around so I zip tied it to the front cross member, put some foam around the lip, then dropped the oil catch can in:).

    Been running good with this setup for over 8 k miles and no issues(y).
     
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