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Inverter coolant runs low

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Prius20, Jan 21, 2016.

  1. Prius20

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    Inverter coolant runs low and also regular coolant blows up. Do they use one line together? Everyday i have to fill the inverter. Any advice?
     
    #1 Prius20, Jan 21, 2016
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    They are on separate closed loop systems. Start looking for your leak(s) sooner than later. If you destroy your invertor due to lack of cooling you are not going to be a happy camper.
     
    #2 M in KC, Jan 21, 2016
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    Check for damage to your radiators, usually from stones. Then check all hoses and clamps.
     
    #3 xliderider, Jan 21, 2016
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    Thanks for the reply guys.
     
    #4 Prius20, Jan 24, 2016
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    If you had the Inverter Coolant Pump replaced under recall that's the first place I would look. It's right behind the drivers side headlight. Get a flashlight. Then check the 2 hoses that enter and leave the transaxle. There the only 2 hoses so easy to see. Kinda hard to get under there though so may need to jack the car front up and block for safety.
     
    #5 edthefox5, Jan 25, 2016
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