changing fluids and coolants question

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  1. av8erdunn

    av8erdunn Junior Member

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    I have used the search feature to try to locate a how to thread with pics on changing the inverter and engine coolant and the transmission fluid with no luck. I have found some that would work but they were kinda vague. If someone could point me to the threads it would be great and please tell me if there's a sticky that I'm missing.
     
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    Transaxle fluid and inverter coolant are easy. Basically all you need pictures for is to open correct bolts. Engine coolant is tricky to bleed but pictures don’t help you a lot for bleeding.

    Hobbits 100k maintenance (for example) 100K maint - 4 has all pictures you need to do this job.
     
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    What is that bleeder line for that hobbit has in the "4th to last" and "3rd to last" pictures?
     
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    Allowing the inverter pump to push air out of the system, when you allow flow thru the bleed loop to the reservoir, it is much easier to get all the air out.
     
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    prius8654 Junior Member

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    Ahh, gotcha. Thanks for the response
     
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    Don't the @NutzAboutBolts guys have some videos that show these fluid changes? o_O

    NutzAboutBolts - YouTube

    Haven't watched them myself, and they may be vague.. but I bet the lighting is top notch! (y)
     
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    Yeah just search our YouTube channel. Easy pezzy
     
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    NutzAboutBolts Senior Member

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    Nope :(
     
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    Thats what I keep telling y'll Gen 3ers.
     
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