Genuine Toyota Radiators

Your Toyota radiator is responsible for one thing. That's to keep your engine running at the right temperature and prevent it from overheating. How it does that is simple. It sends fluid to and from the engine through a series of hoses.

How Radiators Work

Your engine generates a tremendous amount of heat when it's operating. The radiator sends that cooling liquid – usually a mix of coolant and water – through inlet hoses to the engine block. The fluid circulates through the moving engine parts, gathering the built-up heat, and then returns to via outlet hoses to the radiator. There, the radiator's large, flat, finned surface allows to heat to disperse into the air.

Unfortunately, even the best radiator and cooling components can go bad. If that happens, your engine is going to start overheating. Leave that unrepaired for too long, and your engine may suffer more significant damage.

How to Detect Radiator Problems

Signs of a failing radiator include:

• You notice weird noises coming from the engine
• You spot pools of red, green, or yellow liquid under your Toyota vehicle
• You smell the syrupy sweet odor of coolant
• Your temperature gauge starts rising
• You're unable to keep a consistent cabin temperature
• The dashboard warning light comes on

Repair Radiator Problems With a Genuine OEM Radiator

If you experience any of these symptoms, try flushing your radiator and replacing the coolant mix. If that doesn't fix the problem, you'll need to conduct an inspection to identify the faulty part. Once that's done, make sure that you choose the right component for your Toyota. That would be one made by Toyota, since it's guaranteed to be compatible with your vehicle. Find everything you need for your DIY project right here in our online auto parts catalog. Buy now and we'll ship your order directly to your door.