radiator cap

[dinh]

should i just get a new cap to fix this problem?

Edited February 23, 2008 by toyota vienta

[MR22ZZ]

yes, the seal is warn

[Mello]

remember to also

change the radiator cap when the car is cold, or you will get a nasty shock/ maybe even a few burns

[ASG14]

remember to also

change the radiator cap when the car is cold, or you will get a nasty shock/ maybe even a few burns

Same when unhooking the Throttle Body hoses. Yeah, that was learned the hard way, and burned!

Yes, change the cap.

[perthcamry]

remember to also

change the radiator cap when the car is cold, or you will get a nasty shock/ maybe even a few burns

Same when unhooking the Throttle Body hoses. Yeah, that was learned the hard way, and burned!

Yes, change the cap.

The cap might not be put on properly or another overheating problem from what I can see. How is the temperature and the overflow tank going?

[dinh]

the reserve tank is also overflown. the temperature is normal i guess, it's in the middle.

and i also have "Engine Check" light on. Sometimes it's OFF, but rarely off.

so i just go to the auto shop and ask for that cap first to see how things are goin?

[MR22ZZ]

ummmm... I'd get the check engine light checked 1st...

[perthcamry]

if the overflow tank is too full there is nowhere for the water to go when it expands (when hot)....it has to go somewhere, remove some of that liquid- just be careful not to mix different coolants or you will create jelly + cooked engine

[dinh]

the reserved tank is only half full.

so any ideas how much for the "check engine" cost? and where should i go? not the toyota dealer please