There is much discussion on this topic, but I can't find one instance of anyone attempting this on their own or having had it done at the factory or an authorized service center...any input ? I still have about 11 months before the recommended exchange at 2 years per Alde if I am correct. My dealer is an authorized Alde rep ... Whatever that means...lol. I would prefer to perform this procedure in my own, just like winterising. Lots of good input on topping off, correct fluid, etc but still searching for that trailblazer...
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2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
Alde recommends a pump be used.
Most autos recommend antifreeze replacement every 5 years...
Anyone with experience or more knowledge please chime in.
Nothing on the T@B has been as easy as draining and refilling...i.e. Winterising.
Well PXlated...you are not required to, but it is recommended, usually in the owners manual under scheduled maintenance.
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
Does T@B ship units with Alde prefilled or is that done at the dealership ?
I have read that air bubbles and vapor licks can be quite problematic without a pump/bleeder.
Good dealer network map if needed.
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
Bleeding the system shouldn't be too complicated and there are folks who have done that. I bleed the radiators in my house. There isn't anything to it.
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
This is the USA manual that came with my unit.
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
I have never noticed this part in the manual before.
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
On our Tab's system, there is also a manual air bleeder valve in the rubber hose under the back shelf, on the passenger side. I think that would be what to use when refilling the system. Alde suggests adjusting the level of the Tab to make that bleeder the 'high point' while refilling and bleeding.
Deltaboy59, from what I've read, the alcohol level (freeze point) and the alkalinity are the important properties that need to be monitored in the coolant. Each can be measured with relatively inexpensive tools. If you find out more, I'd be interested to know about it. I tested the fluid in ours this fall and it was within the recommended specification for alkalinity. Freeze point was a little higher than I'd like, so I added a bit of 100% glycol.
It's interesting that jkjenn has found info that shows that Alde allows for a 5-year change-period with a 'good quality coolant'. I wonder where we get 'good quality coolant'! And how much it costs...
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
TV is a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Own 2015 T@B Maxx s/wet-bath white green. St. Clair Shores, MI.
There've been a couple threads here chewing on that very problem. You might search the forum for "glycol".
Or just go to Amazon...
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
I found it at an auto parts store.
My original question was... Has anyone successfully accomplished this exchange....? Wonder why the factory uses a bleeder tool if the auto bleeder takes care of this problem as you state ?
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014