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Help with low anitfreeze

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pinktaco808, Jun 21, 2025.

  1. Jun 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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    pinktaco808

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    Also how i know if have a bad radiator cap???
     
  2. Jun 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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    Well it dark here and can't see anything I'll take a look tomorrow
     
  3. Jun 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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    See if the rubber is good and that the little plastic check valve in the middle isn't missing.
     
  4. Jun 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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    I think that the problem radiator cap missing check valve
     
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  5. Jun 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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    Is this okay???

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  6. Jun 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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    Nope it's missing the check valve, time for a new rad cap.
     
  7. Jun 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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    Thanks
     
  8. Jun 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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    In case it's not the failed cap - borrow a pressure test kit from an auto part store. Pressurize the system and look for pressure drop and leak.
    I had the thermostat o-ring/gasket go bad. The leak was right behind the fan, the air flow was vaporizing the drops so I couldn't see the leek with the engine running. Engine off there wasn't enough pressure in the system to make it leak.

    https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-.../434717_0_0?searchText=radiator+pressure+test
     
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  9. Jun 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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    Hiw easy that fix? You have. Writeup bro???
     
  10. Jun 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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    Job was pretty easy. Used YouTube videos for both pressure kit use instructions and thermostat how-to fix. There might be write-ups, but I didn't look.
     

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