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2023, 4500 miles, coolant leak?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PanzerDivisionBlack, Jan 10, 2024.

  1. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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    PanzerDivisionBlack

    PanzerDivisionBlack [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It was 6 degrees last night, parked on a very slight incline, this is the cold level, cant see any leaks under the truck. Is this too low? Annoying this happened on my 2022 as well and nobody at the dealer could find why the coolant was dropping.

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  2. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    No thats not a leak, coolant level goes down when cold, goes up when hot
     
  3. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:23 AM
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    that low though? its below both lines but yes it has been very cold here.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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    The "cold line" is designed for your avg day cold, not for freezing weather.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:26 AM
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    smart, thank you for the info.
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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    Mine on my 2022 looked low. At one on my early oil changes dealer said it looked low and filled to proper level. 15k miles later all good.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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    mine was good until i checked it this morning, havent looked in a couple weeks though
     
  8. Jan 10, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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    Fill to the level with distilled water and check after a drive. If it is overfilled, use a turkey baster and take some out.
     

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