Why is my radiator fluid leaking?
A coolant/antifreeze leak can occur for a variety of reasons, including a blown radiator hose, a bad hose clamp, warped head gasket, or the most common reason, a foreign object kicked up by the truck in front of you penetrating the radiator itself.
Can you drive with leaking radiator fluid?
If your radiator is leaking, coolant will be lost and the engine will have the potential to overheat. You should not be driving the vehicle anywhere, and should have a mobile mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect and potentially replace your radiator, as the car will be prone to overheating.
How long can you drive with a leaking radiator?
Yes, 10- 15 min of driving load without any coolant at all will certainly damage an engine & most likely seize it solid.
Can a radiator coolant leak on a 4Runner?
The only other thing you can check is your transmission fluid: there is a remote chance that transmission cooler inside of the radiator is leaking and antifreeze is getting pushed into trany… This actually was known issue on 3-rd gen 4Runners.. Good luck to you. So in other words its mostly on the V6 right?
Is the coolant in my Toyota 107K leaking?
There are no fluids leaking that can be seen on the pavement or anywhere under the vehicle. Last oil change at 107K did not look milky or smell of coolant. I have not done an oil analysis.
Is it normal for transmission coolant to leak?
If yes, that is just more sign of HD blown.. The only other thing you can check is your transmission fluid: there is a remote chance that transmission cooler inside of the radiator is leaking and antifreeze is getting pushed into trany… This actually was known issue on 3-rd gen 4Runners..
How often does a Toyota radiator lose coolant?
Each time, over the course of a week or two the coolant is always gone from the resevior, and the radiator is down maybe 1/4 of a gallon (maybe a little less) each time I check. It is a consistent level down. There are no fluids leaking that can be seen on the pavement or anywhere under the vehicle.