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"toyota owner" <mindfulsilence@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140130647.069462.298000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Thanks, Ray!
>
> I bought the car back in December from a used car place, that also is a
> Toyota Dealership, although the car isn't Toyota Certified. I'm not
> sure what other fluid might be that color. If there is a leak, will it
> show up under my car in the garage, or will it only leak when it's
> running (ie, if it's a hose)[/color]

No other fluid used in a car is yellow/green like coolant.

Depending on the size of the leak, some hoses will leak without the engine
running although having the engine running generally accelerates the leak.

Possible places to leak in order of likelihood and approximate costs

Lower radiator hose, upper radiator hose, heater inlet hose, heater outlet
hose, - each DIY <$40.
Water pump - DIY <$200, professional replacement approx. $400
Coolant overflow bottle - DIY < $50.
Hose leading to coolant overflow bottle - DIY for <$8
Radiator cap - DIY for <$20
Thermostat housing gasket - DIY for <$12
Radiator - DIY for <$250, professionally approx. $400
Heater core - DIY for <$200, professionally approx. $500.
Freeze plug - DIY <$20, professionally approx. $150
Head Gasket - DIY for <$250, professionally approx. $1,000
Cracked block - professionally approx. $5,000
Cracked head - professionally approx. $2,000

If there is a leak, it should show up in your garage. Note the location of
the stain and look above it to identify possible sources.

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Ray O
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