Hi there, I drive a 2010 Toyota Camry. It started consuming water on a daily basis after I repaired the AC about 2 months ago. The plastic container dries up every morning and I have to top it up every morning. I actually thought it could be the AC that made it consume water that much, but when I asked around, I learnt it was abnormal.

Does anyone know why a car would start consuming water like a man lost in a desert and spotting an oasis? I have checked the water bottle, the pipes and radiator and there is no leak there.

So, do I need a new head gasket or could it be something else? I intend to visit a mechanic tomorrow but I also want to have an idea of what could be wrong.

Thanks.

Scan the Car... You are not suppose to use Water... Coolant is the best to use

seanfer:
Scan the Car... You are not suppose to use Water... Coolant is the best to use

unfortunately scan will not reveal what is causing this one...

op there is a leak or vacuum somewhere..

the engine cooling system is a closed system!

and unfortunately u might need the help of a pro to diagnose,
perform pressure/ leak down test.

seanfer:
Scan the Car... You are not suppose to use Water... Coolant is the best to use

You mean I should not even be putting water in that container ?

obekediamondfuto:


unfortunately scan will not reveal what is causing this one...

op there is a leak or vacuum somewhere..

the engine cooling system is a closed system!

and unfortunately u might need the help of a pro to diagnose,
perform pressure/ leak down test.

Okay thanks

Google63:

You mean I should not even be putting water in that container ?

OP Coolant is recommend and not water....

head gasket things.... check your engine oil to see if water is mixed with the engine oil.... only consider this option if no leak anywhere...

check your radiator cover.try and change it and see.dont let any mecho touch your head gasket.

check your radiator cover.try and change it and see.don't let any 'mecho' touch your head gasket.

Your waterpump might just be bad, start the car and check the under

If you are Lagos ,come to my workshop @gbagada for free diagnosis / radiator pressure test.Free offer ends on Monday 12 noon.

This is why one of the advantages of using coolant instead or water. U can hardly spot a leaky radiator when it is filled with water since it is colourless and u might think it's ac water that is dropping. But when u have coolant in there and it's leaking, it is easily spotted since it is coloured.

Google63:
Hi there, I drive a 2010 Toyota Camry. It started consuming water on a daily basis after I repaired the AC about 2 months ago. The plastic container dries up every morning and I have to top it up every morning. I actually thought it could be the AC that made it consume water that much, but when I asked around, I learnt it was abnormal.

Does anyone know why a car would start consuming water like a man lost in a desert and spotting an oasis? I have checked the water bottle, the pipes and radiator and there is no leak there.

So, do I need a new head gasket or could it be something else? I intend to visit a mechanic tomorrow but I also want to have an idea of what could be wrong.

Thanks.

You already know the solution head gasket but before then change radiotor cover n see how it goes. Check for leakage n ensure your fan is working

Google63:
Hi there, I drive a 2010 Toyota Camry.

Thanks.

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Congrats sir