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Radiator Coolant is Low

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by KingKhan, Mar 24, 2019.

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  1. KingKhan

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    2012 Prius V Radiator Coolant is very low. It shows on the bottom of the container. I noticed when I saw the low coolant light on the dashboard.

    I filled the container and it went down again the next day. No low coolant light is on yet.

    It’s not the gasket, I didn’t see in the engine when I opened the oil cap.

    I’ll be changing oil soon.
     
    #1 KingKhan, Mar 24, 2019
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    how many miles on her?

    anything under the car?
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 24, 2019
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    Head Gasket-using coolant internally. Does it run rough at start up? No leaks-coolant has to be going somewhere-Most likely internal consumption.
     
    #3 PriusVirgin, Mar 1, 2021
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    turned out to be a cracked rad hose
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 1, 2021
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    Occams Razor delivers again...
     
    #5 Air_Boss, Mar 1, 2021
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