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My coolant is Brown after one day..

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by J.A.92, Jan 5, 2019.

  1. Jan 6, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    Wyoming09

    Wyoming09 Well-Known Member

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    The heater core is inside your cab the hot coolant flows through to give you heat after years they can start to leak
     
  2. Jan 6, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    J.A.92

    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    I understand what the heater core does.I don't see any leaks
     
  3. Jan 7, 2019 at 12:49 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    Time to break out your pressure tester if in fact the coolant is leaking
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    J.A.92

    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    I will do this.Im guessing it's my heater core
     
  5. Jan 14, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    J.A.92

    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    I looked at it when it was running today and it actually was visably leaking right around the top of the bottom radiator hose.Im guessing thermostat
     
  6. Jan 16, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    ^^^^
     
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