Hey Scotty,
I got my first car from my Uncle this year when I turned 18. A great car. A 1994 Toyota Camry 2.2 L I4 Automatic. 95,000 miles. The coolant level is on high when it's running. Is it time for me to do a radiator flush? Or is it something else. Please help!
Thanks!
@peterwebb2021
Please avoid posting your question three time. Thanks.
@peterwebb2021
do you mean that the temperature gauge on your instrument cluster is going high?
If so please watch Scotty's video.
https://www.youtube.com/user/scottykilmer/videos
(search for "overheat")
I would change it. Coolant is cheap. Engines are expensive
Hello there! Congrats on your first car! Your coolant level being on MAX when the engine is hot is totally normal. Coolant expands when it is hot, which is why there is a huge gap between the MIN and MAX level. Coolant reservoirs are also known as expansion tanks because of this. If it is on MAX when the engine is cold, then you're at risk of potentially overflowing the tank. You'll just need to siphon some out of the tank until it's at the MIN line. If your coolant temperature gauge is going past halfway, then it's time to do a coolant flush and perhaps replace the radiator. Hope this helped you!
NOTE: Never attempt to open the expansion tank when the engine is hot! It is a pressurized system. Only do this when the engine is cold.
Congrats on turning 18 and you gave great uncle.
Not sure what you mean coolant is on the high ?
If you meant it running hot .. I would replace coolant flush iron and replace the thermostats.
