After reading this complaint, it seems possible that the owner may be looking at Toyota Camry engines soon. Read the problem and answer, let me know if you agree..
Problem: Hi there,
I have a 1994 Toyota Camry that started overheating about a week after I bought it. It only does this at idle speeds. I had a pressure system check done, a new thermostat put in, and a new cooling fan installed. It stopped overheating for a couple of weeks, but then started doing it again.
One mechanic I took it to thought it was a blown head gasket, the other said he wasn’t sure if it was the head gasket, but put in the fan and thermostat. I have to add new coolant/water to it about every 3 days, and it takes about half a container each time. If I neglect to fill the radiator up it will overheat.
I never see anywhere that is leaking, and when it says its overheating I always pull over and inspect the engine and it does seem pretty hot. I have new radiator caps on and every time I take it for a pressure test they say there is no leak. Its driving me insane! I cant figure out what to do about this car! Any suggestions?
Thank you so much!
Laura
Answers: More diagnosis is needed. A good engine specialist can determine your problem. In fact it may be necessary to disassemble pert of the motor to find the problem. I think it is a good bet that you have a leaky gasket of some sort.
Realistically speaking if you have to add water every 3 days, logic tells us the engine is losing water. So, I would find a new mechanic first. If there is no noticeable leak, then the most probable problem is in the head area. This may be a bad head or a bad head-gasket.
When an automotive engine need coolant every 3 days and is not showing a leak, it is actually burning the coolant internally since it has no noticeable leak.
Without knowing how many miles are on the engine, it is important for the engine specialist to make sure that the whole engine is solid if you have lots of miles n it, especially sense it tends to get overheated often. Meaning there are other old parts in the engine and maybe they are getting ready to go bad, which would make fixing an old motor for good buck is a waste of money.
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