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Tiny
CHAK NG
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  • 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
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I have a Avalon Conquest 2000 and is it true that when the plastic top on the radiator changes colour, it is an indication to change the radiator?

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Chak
Saturday, June 4th, 2011 AT 11:31 PM

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Tiny
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No, this is not the case, if the plastic is becoming a lighter colour, this is usually a sign that the plastic is becoming affected by UV light, it will become brittle and failure can follow, have the radiator tested by a mechanic.
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