I'm driving toyota camry 2004 model, I start noticing recently, anytime I drive for more than an hour and I open the car bonnet, the heat emanating from the engine is just much and I noticed the coolant reservoir is frequently emptied but my temperature guage always reads normal engine temperature i.e it doesn't go beyond the middle mark. What could be happening?

Yhemzie:
I'm driving toyota camry 2004 model, I start noticing recently, anytime I drive for more than an hour and I open the car bonnet, the heat emanating from the engine is just much and I noticed the coolant reservoir is frequently emptied but my temperature guage always reads normal engine temperature i.e it doesn't go beyond the middle mark. What could be happening?

There is nothing in what you describes that confirma your engine is overheating.

If you have a leak in your cooling system, your reservoir will constantly run out of water and the steam from the leak will make your engine bay appear slightly hotter than usual.

Look for the leak, fix it and save that engine.

9icetoo:

There is nothing in what you describes that confirma your engine is overheating.

If you have a leak in your cooling system, your reservoir will constantly run out of water and the steam from the leak will make your engine bay appear slightly hotter than usual.

Look for the leak, fix it and save that engine.

Correct.. go fix your leak

Yhemzie:
I'm driving toyota camry 2004 model, I start noticing recently, anytime I drive for more than an hour and I open the car bonnet, the heat emanating from the engine is just much and I noticed the coolant reservoir is frequently emptied but my temperature guage always reads normal engine temperature i.e it doesn't go beyond the middle mark. What could be happening?

Two things here bro, 1.its either your water pump not functioning well, the water level will quickly low and when you park , water may leak on the floor or 2. Your car radiator cells are not free enough for water to pass, in this case go to people we call alagbede in Yoruba, you can ask for one around from your pernel or mechanic, they will open the car radiator cells and through it for flow of coolant or water.

Temidayo9:

Two things here bro, 1.its either your water pump not functioning well, the water level will quickly low and when you park , water may leak on the floor or 2. Your car radiator cells are not free enough for water to pass, in this case go to people we call alagbede in Yoruba, you can ask for one around from your pernel or mechanic, they will open the car radiator cells and through it for flow of coolant or water.

Thanks so much, I noticed one of the points you mentioned, water always drips out immediately I park after a long drive. A friend advised I should change the radiator cap, which I did 2 days ago. Still watching anyway.

9icetoo:

There is nothing in what you describes that confirma your engine is overheating.

If you have a leak in your cooling system, your reservoir will constantly run out of water and the steam from the leak will make your engine bay appear slightly hotter than usual.

Look for the leak, fix it and save that engine.

I don't think there is any leak aside noticing water overflowing from the reservoir when I park after a long drive.

Yhemzie:

Thanks so much, I noticed one of the points you mentioned, water always drips out immediately I park after a long drive. A friend advised I should change the radiator cap, which I did 2 days ago. Still watching anyway.

Whichever way, don't joke with water issue on your car for the sake of your engine, as there must be free flow of water /coolant on your car engine before temperature can be normal

Temidayo9:

Whichever way, don't joke with water issue on your car for the sake of your engine, as there must be free flow of water /coolant on your car engine before temperature can be normal

Alright

Yhemzie:

I don't think there is any leak aside noticing water overflowing from the reservoir when I park after a long drive.

Then your radiator cap leaks.

Change the radiator cap. Observe for a while. If it continues, then seek professional help.

I have the very car .... 2004 Camry ... can't tell when last I even checked the levels. I advise you check the hoses ... change the cap ... make sure you have the correct one ... a pressure cap .... and refill the radiator with coolant ... not water .... and that should be the end of any heating problem for at least a year.

Originalsly:
I have the very car .... 2004 Camry ... can't tell when last I even checked the levels. I advise you check the hoses ... change the cap ... make sure you have the correct one ... a pressure cap .... and refill the radiator with coolant ... not water .... and that should be the end of any heating problem for at least a year.

What type of coolant would you recommend?

Originalsly:
I have the very car .... 2004 Camry ... can't tell when last I even checked the levels. I advise you check the hoses ... change the cap ... make sure you have the correct one ... a pressure cap .... and refill the radiator with coolant ... not water .... and that should be the end of any heating problem for at least a year.

Thanks, though I already bought a new cap but I was told it's not a pressure cap.
I stay in Ibadan and the Agbede man said I can only get the original radiator cap at Gate spare parts market.

TRADELYN:


What type of coolant would you recommend?

Can't even recall ... but think the brand was Prestone and colour green.... been monthssss ago!

Yhemzie:


Thanks, though I already bought a new cap but I was told it's not a pressure cap.
I stay in Ibadan and the Agbede man said I can only get the original radiator cap at Gate spare parts market.

go to total filling stations get total coolant.. it all depends on your coolant colour..check the colour.. I use it for years and I can verge for it effectiveness

Temidayo9:

Two things here bro, 1.its either your water pump not functioning well, the water level will quickly low and when you park , water may leak on the floor or 2. Your car radiator cells are not free enough for water to pass, in this case go to people we call alagbede in Yoruba, you can ask for one around from your pernel or mechanic, they will open the car radiator cells and through it for flow of coolant or water.

Don’t listen to this cake bit mechanic advice. Check for leak and you are ok

Blackbishop:


Don’t listen to this cake bit mechanic advice. Check for leak and you are ok

Then provide your own solution to him, why the attack? Baby car user

Yhemzie:

Thanks so much, I noticed one of the points you mentioned, water always drips out immediately I park after a long drive. A friend advised I should change the radiator cap, which I did 2 days ago. Still watching anyway.

Am sure your radiator cell is dirty or block that disallowed free flow of water

Yhemzie:
I'm driving toyota camry 2004 model, I start noticing recently, anytime I drive for more than an hour and I open the car bonnet, the heat emanating from the engine is just much and I noticed the coolant reservoir is frequently emptied but my temperature guage always reads normal engine temperature i.e it doesn't go beyond the middle mark clicking here. What could be happening?

I am also facing the same issue.

Temidayo9:

Then provide your own solution to him, why the attack? Baby car user

No insult was quoted up there and solution was the ending part. Seeped lips

jackaustin631:

I am also facing the same issue.

Check for leakages around the radiator or the hoses, in most cases after the car has been driven for sometime check around the pressure cover you will likely notice steams forming and disappearing.