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Help! Prius overheating light and losing coolant!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by preeeuss, Feb 12, 2023.

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  1. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    Mine has, sho 'nuff, a little rubber hat pushed over that nipple. Doesn't seal it off, just prevents it from being a straight jet of coolant if it overheats and escapes.

    I agree, I wouldn't call it a "bleeder" cap, though.
     
    #21 ChapmanF, Feb 19, 2023
  2. Brian1954

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    I agree that "bleeder cap" is not the correct description. It is more like an overflow tube or nipple. Below is a picture that I took of my car, which shows the black rubber cap. tapatalk_1676851745284.jpeg

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    #22 Brian1954, Feb 19, 2023
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    Did you replace your water pump yet?

    Did it fix your engine overheating problem?

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    #23 Brian1954, Feb 27, 2023
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