Murky/Oily Coolant

[lucky phil]

Radiator is in the grey area. If it was damaged due to the engine, then it would be covered. Say it cracked on its own, then no. But if all he is looking to do is get the coolant flushed, then he should be covered.

If a radiator leaks in any way that's not related to damage from an accident or maybe stone damage including cracking or a leaking end cap assembly seals then it's covered by warranty, at least here.
Phil

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[jchadwell]

If a radiator leaks in any way that's not related to damage from an accident or maybe stone damage including cracking or a leaking end cap assembly seals then it's covered by warranty, at least here.
Phil

3/36 warranty absolutely. 5/60 powertrain nope.

 

[Bananamkv]

Incase anybody was looking for an update. Took the Supra to 2 different toyota dealers in my area. Both stated that the coolant is normal color, no issues and that coolant never HAS to be changed for life of vehicle according to their service manuals. Tech informed me that it is an aluminum block and system so rust is not possible and shouldn’t be contaminating the coolant like y’all suggested and oil can’t get into the coolant like that unless there was a way bigger issue that they claimed to not have been able to find anything.

I asked for quoted flushes and they both quoted me $400-550 for a flush no cleaner.

Tech then told me he just topped me off since it looked a little low and he didn’t think I needed a flush, with “blue coolant”. Apparently that’s what toyota and bmw recommend now for these engines and there is no issues mixing?

So looks like I will probably just pick up some HT-12 from a bmw dealer and do a flush myself at home since it’s not too difficult. Now I understand why wealthy people don’t buy Toyotas. The service seems to just be awful from my experiences with this car.

 

[jchadwell]

What was so awful? You got accurate info and they didn’t try to sell you an unnecessary service. What were you expecting?

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