Engine damage from coolant empty?

Tiny
DEBI BEGIN
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 156,000 MILES
Coolant was running empty. I filled it, but check engine light is still on. Could there be damage to engine?
Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 12:20 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,797 POSTS
Sure could. You need a shop to do a leak down test to check the head gasket. The code needs to be diaged correctly to see what other issues you have. And obviously, the coolant leak must be repaired.

Roy
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 12:24 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Leak Content

Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
VIDEO
Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
Instructional repair video
Coolant Leak Symptoms
GUIDE
Coolant Leak Symptoms
When your car begins to leak coolant the first indicator is the engine will start run hot and possibly overheat. This will be noticed by the driver by observing the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links