1997 Toyota Avalon The Engine Overheats

1997 TOYOTA AVALON
200,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JSBACH
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I opened up the hood for a look see. The oil level was fine. But the coolant was very low, so I filled it up. Could this have been the problem?
Aug 21, 2014 at 5:52 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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What prompted the look see? smoke? noise?
Aug 21, 2014 at 6:25 AM
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JSBACH
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My whole message didn't make it through. The "check engine" light came on. The was not any strangeness going on. Thank you.
Aug 21, 2014 at 6:30 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Go to an AutoZone have codes read to find out what turned light on. Then post will advise
Aug 21, 2014 at 7:12 AM
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JSBACH
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Thank you, I'll do that. How dangerous is it for me to drive my car with this light still on?
Aug 21, 2014 at 7:25 AM
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