2003 Toyota Landcruiser Come Overheated Coolant Steam Overflow Tank Will

2003 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
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how come the overheated coolant going as a steam to the overflow tank will not vaporise right a way.
and is it O.K to change the radiator coolant leaving the overflow tank empty ?
Nov 22, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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Why would you want to leave the recovery tank empty? It has to have coolant in order for air not to be drawn into the system.
Nov 22, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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