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Coolant leak assistance

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRD Fisher, Mar 4, 2018.

  1. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    TRD Fisher

    TRD Fisher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 14 sport and notice my coolant may be low a few weeks ago but waged to watch it. This morning, with the motor cold it is at the low level. With that being said and it a Sunday what coolant should I put in? It has the pink stuff and all I used to run in my subaru was high performance. So new to this.

    I need to get under the truck as I have not seen any drop so I may be from a hose or maybe the radiator. Are there any hoses that rend to loosen up or any particular location the radiators fail?

    Thank in advance. I need to add some today before work tomorrow.
     
  2. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    What's the level when the engine is at operating temp?

    There are a lot of possibilities for the cause. You may have boiled water out if the overflow reservoir due to blocked radiator fins if you wheel or live in a dusty/ muddy area.

    Since the fluid level is at the low mark when it's cold, you're safe to wait and run to Toyota to pick up some coolant.
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    I will have to go ru it and find out. I will see I there is mud in the radiator. I did get a little dirty the other week. I will run it and let you know. Thanks
     
  4. Mar 4, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    I just checked- it is at low when cold and when at normal temp it is 1 inch below the max line. The coolant is clean with no visible leaks.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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    Pigpen

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    Sounds like it's right where you want it to be. No problems. No leaks. Proper coolant level. Always check coolant level when warm.
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    TRD Fisher

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    Thank you- I normally do check when warm but was washing the truck and had never seen it that low before.

    Thanks a bunch!
     

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