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ron_dittmer
Oct 25, 2018Explorer III
We had once considered a Winnebago/Toyota Warrior, but decided against it only to pursue something nicer.
One thing I read about the Toyota C&C with V6 engine, that particular engine with the application of working very hard, is prone to head gasket problems. I was under the impression that after some general use, if the engine remains fine, the head gaskets won't let you down. Still I advise to watch out for coolant in the engine oil. First indication will be tan colored goop forming on the inside of the oil fill cap. If you see the tan goop, wipe it clean and watch for it to form again. If it returns, I would add a coolant system stop leak and see if that solves the problem for you. If you catch it early when the head gasket leak is very tiny, stop leak will be effective. If you have a bad head gasket leak, your oil will become tan, and your oil level will increase.
One thing I read about the Toyota C&C with V6 engine, that particular engine with the application of working very hard, is prone to head gasket problems. I was under the impression that after some general use, if the engine remains fine, the head gaskets won't let you down. Still I advise to watch out for coolant in the engine oil. First indication will be tan colored goop forming on the inside of the oil fill cap. If you see the tan goop, wipe it clean and watch for it to form again. If it returns, I would add a coolant system stop leak and see if that solves the problem for you. If you catch it early when the head gasket leak is very tiny, stop leak will be effective. If you have a bad head gasket leak, your oil will become tan, and your oil level will increase.
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