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Mechanical help

Discussion in 'New Members' started by sjosejesus7, Aug 30, 2022.

  1. Aug 30, 2022 at 5:54 PM
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    sjosejesus7

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    Hey Guys, I have a 3rd gen v6 Tacoma. Im concerned about some coolant that his been slowly missing in my coolant reservoir. It is missing at an abnormal rate. For example, a week ago i topped off to the max fill line. Today it is at the min line. The truck is not overheating or misfiring or anything of that sort. The oil is clean in the dipstick so it is not head gasket. I cannot visibly see any loose or broken hose or broken radiator. There is also no visible puddle anywhere on the floor or skid plate. It is starting to frustrate me because I really don't know where it is getting out.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks yall.
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2022 at 6:02 PM
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    TruckGuy63

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    What year is it ?
     
  3. Aug 30, 2022 at 6:02 PM
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    Also is your radiator fill?
     
  4. Aug 30, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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    2018 Tacoma sr5 2wd v6, yes the radiator is filled.

    Thank you
     
  5. Aug 30, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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    tcjacado

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    To be honest I have never checked mine.... 2017 sr5. It's been fine. Plus, I have gone 20k between oil changes. Still runs and no leaks.:plane:
     
  6. Aug 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM
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    Check the bypass tube in the back of the motor. There are posts on here they tell you where to look. It’s buried behind the motor and very hard to see. You can get a look at it going under the trick on the passenger side.
     
  7. Aug 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM
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    The bypass pipe can crack and produce a slow leak
     
  8. Aug 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    Appreciate it lots! I will check tomorrow
     
  9. Aug 30, 2022 at 7:07 PM
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  10. Aug 30, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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