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94_4Runner 06-06-2004 01:51 PM

Radiator question...
 
Ok...here's what ya'll may think is a stupid question...but I'm very new at this. Anyway, you take off the radiator cap to look inside...what would I like to be seeing given all is well (versus a major leak)? In other words, where should the fluid level be. My reservoir is 3/4 full but the radiator is bone dry when you open it & there is "some fluid" leaked all about the front right in front of the front shock (originally thought this was power steering fluid, which is also leaking).

toy283 06-06-2004 02:28 PM

Fluid level should be right to the top. If it is low and your reservoir has fluid in it, it may be time for a new cap. The idea of the cap (besides the obvious) is to open when pressure is high and vent off excess fluid to the reservoir but also to open (via a small one-way check valve right in the middle) to allow fluid back in as it contracts during cooldown.

tombothetominator 06-06-2004 09:21 PM

:good:

Marc 06-07-2004 08:38 AM

The hose going from the top of the rad to the overflow tank could also be plugged.


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