Radiator

2000 TOYOTA AVALON
265,545 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHAK NG
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I have a Avalon Conquest 2000 and is it true that when the plastic top on the radiator changes colour, it is an indication to change the radiator?

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Chak
Jun 4, 2011 at 11:31 PM
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No, this is not the case, if the plastic is becoming a lighter colour, this is usually a sign that the plastic is becoming affected by UV light, it will become brittle and failure can follow, have the radiator tested by a mechanic.
Jun 5, 2011 at 2:43 AM