2001 Toyota Tundra Hot Coolant Level

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2001 toyota tundra hot coolant level. Exhaust leaking through the gasket to the coolant building up pressure in the coolant system. Dual control temp dials seem to work and heater hoses are both hot after truck is warmed up. Most likely it is Toyota Long Life red coolant but consult the owners manual to be sure.

So step one when you see a hot temp gauge is to check the coolant level of your vehicle. I have changed most of the filters and fluids with the exception of the antifreeze. Bilstein B8 5100 Series 2 Rear Shocks Kit for 00-06 Toyota Tundra 0-1 lift Ride Monotube replacement Gas Charged Shock absorbers part number 24-100144 16007 ENA Ignition Coil Pack and Spark Plug Set of 8 Compatible with Toyota 4Runner Tundra Sequoia 47L V8 Replacement for UF230.

You will need 2 gallons of coolant for the four-valve Toyota Tundra and 3 gallons of coolant for the six-valve model. A simple way to diagnose this is to feel the radiator hose and monitor how hot the temperature of the coolant is when it starts flowing through the radiator hose however you should be extremely careful when doing this as you could be burned. My 2001 Tundra has 176K miles.

Switch the Toyato Tundra off and check the coolant level. The tank has room above the full line for fluid expansion when the engine gets up to operating temp. Start the engine of the Tundra and turn the heating fan to high.

Was still pinkish but thin-Waited an hour then poured all of one gallon coolant in radiator-Started car and watched coolant level. In order to get an accurate reading your 47 liter engine should be cool to the touch when you check it. Start the engine and let it run while watching for a big air bubble burp coming out the radiator neck.

Joined Nov 16 2007. 54246 Coolant was just below mid-way between full and low marks after sitting 2 hours. 61995 Coolant was roughly an inch below low mark on reservoir after truck sat for roughly 2 hours.