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meager river Jun 28, 2023, 3:54 AM

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History:

Bought a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE(automatic), recently changed the starter.

In doing so, i tried the method of removing the battery to be able to have space to take out the top bolt for my old starter and there just wasnt enough room. Read a comment on youtube some guy said he had better success with removing the radiator. Okay, first time actually working on a car, what can go wrong?

Removed the radiator and the hoses and this clear liquid came flowing out like a waterfall. Now, im colorblind and im sure it was clear, but upon further research it was coolant. After putting things back together with the new starter i am now seeking help on which coolant to use as there are so many different colors? Went to napa and told the guy my car and what happened, he went and picked out this Napa brand Green 50/50 coolant.

Well im home now and depressed because on the jug it clearly states "For use in: Ford & Chrysler 2000 and earlier GM and all other makes and models 1995 and earlier"

Again my car is a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE

Is it safe to use this green coolant or am i screwed because im flat broke now and no running car at the moment

copper haloBOT Jun 28, 2023, 3:54 AM

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chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 3:55 AM

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@meager river what you need to know?

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And nice tat

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 3:55 AM

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Thank you thank you 🙏

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TLDR: colorblind guy changes starter by removing the radiator, causing the liquid to spill out. Needs help figuring out which coolant to put in. Was sold Green 50/50 by NAPA. Is he screwed?

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 3:57 AM

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I doubt it

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Pour some and see if it matches xd

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 3:58 AM

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Thats the thing, theres no coolant at all in the car currently so im really not sure what was in it before i bought it zz..

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 3:59 AM

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Ah

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 3:59 AM

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I messaged the previous owner which coolant she used but to no avail. No response as of late

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 3:59 AM

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I wouldn’t use it unless your sure

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Which I don’t think you should

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 4:00 AM

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Im not sure lmfao NAPA got my ass 🤣

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I would return it but well, i dont have a running car currently :/

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 4:01 AM

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Did you tell them model and they sold you it?

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 4:01 AM

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Yes

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 4:01 AM

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It should be good then

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 4:01 AM

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I told them "i have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE" i need coolant for it

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They did the tip tap on the computer and the guy went to the shelves and pulled this one

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 4:02 AM

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Was it a kid?

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 4:02 AM

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Maybe some 40+ year old hawaiian local

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 4:02 AM

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Should be good then

copper haloBOT Jun 28, 2023, 4:02 AM

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GG @chilly zephyr, you just advanced to level 18! Chat more to level up and earn top roles!

meager river Jun 28, 2023, 4:03 AM

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okay thank you I appreciate the help! Also btw i checked the manual and it states:

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Didnt check the manual until i came home from NAPA that was my fault 🤦‍♂️

chilly zephyr Jun 28, 2023, 4:04 AM

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Nah you all good

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You know for next time

#colorblind pls help