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So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by Google63(m): 10:43am On May 17, 2019 |
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. |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by seanfer(m): 10:50am On May 17, 2019 |
Scan the Car... You are not suppose to use Water... Coolant is the best to use 2 Likes |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by obekediamondfuto(m): 10:58am On May 17, 2019 |
seanfer: 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. |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by Google63(m): 11:10am On May 17, 2019 |
seanfer:You mean I should not even be putting water in that container ? |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by Google63(m): 11:11am On May 17, 2019 |
obekediamondfuto: Okay thanks |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by seanfer(m): 11:59am On May 17, 2019 |
Google63: OP Coolant is recommend and not water.... |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by cmoney22222: 12:31pm On May 17, 2019 |
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... |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by Nobody: 1:42pm On May 17, 2019 |
check your radiator cover.try and change it and see.dont let any mecho touch your head gasket. |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by Nobody: 1:44pm On May 17, 2019 |
check your radiator cover.try and change it and see.don't let any 'mecho' touch your head gasket. |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by chidooh1: 3:27am On May 18, 2019 |
Your waterpump might just be bad, start the car and check the under |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by autologic: 5:33am On May 18, 2019 |
If you are Lagos ,come to my workshop @gbagada for free diagnosis / radiator pressure test.Free offer ends on Monday 12 noon. 1 Like
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Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by Nobody: 9:23am On May 18, 2019 |
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. 1 Like |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by ogawisdom(m): 12:24pm On May 18, 2019 |
Google63: 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 |
Re: So My Car Is Really Thirsty For Water by oweniwe(m): 2:44pm On May 18, 2019 |
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