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Radiator flush question

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Lizard Lady, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. Oct 31, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    Lizard Lady

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    Hi all,
    My 2002 4runner has 205,000 miles on it, and I'm pretty sure the radiator has never been flushed. It's not having any problems, but I just read the threads about the "strawberry milkshake" ruining the transmission...what should I do at this point to make sure that doesn't happen? If I just go get a radiator flush, could it still push the rust and stuff into the transmission?
     
    Lizard Lady, Oct 31, 2016
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  2. Oct 31, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    Ol'Blue

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    This is the most cost effective way to prevent it and save you alot of money. Skip the flush for now. Get a external trans cooler and separate them asap. Issue solved and pretty cheap and easy to do also.
     
    Ol'Blue, Oct 31, 2016
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  3. Oct 31, 2016 at 8:12 PM
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    Lizard Lady

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    Thanks!
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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    Where is everyone getting their trans coolers from?
     
    Buck, Nov 14, 2016
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  5. Nov 14, 2016 at 4:08 PM
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    Lizard Lady

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    I just got a new radiator instead.
     
    Lizard Lady, Nov 14, 2016
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  6. Nov 14, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    wnelax04sr5

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    bought mine on Amazon, complete kit with everything i needed
     
    wnelax04sr5, Nov 14, 2016
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  7. Nov 14, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    ramonortiz55

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    do a flush if it has never been done and an external transmission cooler install.
     
    ramonortiz55, Nov 14, 2016
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