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2008 6 cyl tacoma engine light

2008 6 cyl. 6 speed, 19,000 miles, yellow engine light came on steady,not blinking. No indication of overheating, gauge still in the middle. Started and ran ok for about 10 miles then started sounding like a diesel engine, got on city streets and stalled. Waited 5 minutes and restarted. Stalled and would not start for another 5 min. Checked out engine again, found some kind of fluid, not oil all about the lower radiator area. Had the truck towed to garage. What could have happened? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Robert
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wallman
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steady,not

Could be coolant. 19,000 miles is a little early for a waterpump or hose failure. Same for the radiator. But, it sounds like one of them let go. Should be in warranty though.

Reply to
Anyolmouse

It may be ATF but more likely low on coolant if it affects the engine like that.

Besides road damage to the radiator, it's likely manufacturing or materials defect. Get it serviced under warranty.

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johngdole

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