1995 Toyota Camry

Tiny
SHERMANWORKS
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  • 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Leaking coolant when parked and driving. I have a new radaitor. Tempature is only half hot but overflow is steaming.
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 9:08 AM

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Tiny
GREGDYER
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Due to the age of this vehicle, I would immediately suspect the radiator cap. A faulty cap would allow coolant to pass straight to the overflow tank. As well, pressure check the system, the pressure testing device also has attachments that will allow you to check the cap. And, hopefully spot the leak.
At this point, just call the cap a "maintenance" item. The cap is designed to do two things, 1) allow the sytem to reach temperatures over the boiling point, (every pound of pressure raises the boiling point 2 1/2 deg. F.) This allows the engine to reach these temps. Without boiling over, and 2) the cap if working properly will allow coolant to return from the overflow back into the radiator.
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 9:44 AM

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