Radiator problems

2004 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
180,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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MIGUELATL
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My coolant tank keeps bubbling hot air from the radiator making gurgling sounds and starting to overheat after I added coolant. just got the SUV this summer so not sure what to do..
Aug 1, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi,

I would start with testing for a head gasket issue.

There is a chance that it has an air pocket but if there is a never ending bubbling then this is pressure coming from somewhere. Most common issue is a head gasket so I would eliminate this first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Let me know what you find. Thanks
Aug 1, 2019 at 8:44 PM
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