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1997 Toyota Avalon The Engine Overheats

Tiny
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  • 1997 TOYOTA AVALON
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I opened up the hood for a look see. The oil level was fine. But the coolant was very low, so I filled it up. Could this have been the problem?
Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 12:52 PM

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Tiny
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What prompted the look see? Smoke? Noise?
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 1:25 PM
Tiny
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My whole message didn't make it through. The "check engine" light came on. The was not any strangeness going on. Thank you.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 1:30 PM
Tiny
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Go to an AutoZone have codes read to find out what turned light on. Then post will advise
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 2:12 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, I'll do that. How dangerous is it for me to drive my car with this light still on?
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014 AT 2:25 PM

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