T180 Coolant Level

[Offroadster]

Hi Guys, checked the coolant level on my T180 today. It is just above the low level. There are no signs that I can see of any leaks. Can I just top it up or is there a much deeper problem, i.e with the head gasket etc. The car will be 5 years old on 1st March

[igormus]

Hi Guys, checked the coolant level on my T180 today. It is just above the low level. There are no signs that I can see of any leaks. Can I just top it up or is there a much deeper problem, i.e with the head gasket etc. The car will be 5 years old on 1st March

hello mate

if it is above low level -- the less outside temp the less level of coolant -- subject the gasket is in order and no leaks,If your level is above then I would not be worried about yet. Cheers/Igor

[Offroadster]

Cheers Igor, just a bit concerned because I have never had to top up coolant on any car I have owned,petrol or diesel. Just a bit worried the head gasket is failing as the car is coming upto 5 yrs old, when the extended warranty for the known problem with the coolant/headgasket runs out.

[moonstone mart]

if you are worried about it - take it to your local dealer and ask them to check it.

better done before the extended warranty runs out as it will be a hefty bill if/when you have to pay for it.

[T180 NI]

On mine they said the water pump had a slight leak and to keep an eye on it...

[james warren]

if you are worried about it - take it to your local dealer and ask them to check it.

better done before the extended warranty runs out as it will be a hefty bill if/when you have to pay for it.

I had a simmilar problem and it was the head gasket. No other signs at first. Then it started spitting the occasional drop from the header tank. It didn't overheat either.

Took 10,000 miles before it was bad enough for Toyota to admit the problem. Anyway they did fix it and I'm very happy.

There's no reason any car should ever use coolant.

Good luck

[Offroadster]

if you are worried about it - take it to your local dealer and ask them to check it.

better done before the extended warranty runs out as it will be a hefty bill if/when you have to pay for it.

I had a simmilar problem and it was the head gasket. No other signs at first. Then it started spitting the occasional drop from the header tank. It didn't overheat either.

Took 10,000 miles before it was bad enough for Toyota to admit the problem. Anyway they did fix it and I'm very happy.

There's no reason any car should ever use coolant.

Good luck

Yes my concerns. Got the coolant topped up free of charge on Monday, local dealer will have a look tomorrow when doing the MOT. Checked today doesnt seem to have dropped any but today is a bit warmer, but still no signs of any leaks.

Cheers