Why is my 2007 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L leaking coolant from the bottom of the radiator when there is no steam/smoke or overheating?

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I noticed last week that the air conditioner in my car wasn't blowing that cold of air. So I opened up the hood and took a look. I noticed that the coolant/antifreeze was extremely low and also, there was coolant that was splatter all over the bottom of the front engine area near the radiator. I filled up the reserve with coolant and a couple of days later, checked the level again and it was low. I noticed that the bottom of the radiator was extremely wet from all the coolant leaking out and the smell of it was strong. My vehicle has not been overheating and I haven't noticed any steam/smoke coming from the engine when driving or idling. Is the radiator getting close to being obsolete? Could there be a hose leak? Or a nut that is loose? Thanks for the help! My car has 125000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission.

How long has your 2007 Toyota Camry had this problem?

A week or more.

laosdavid09 in Providence RI

Jun 5, 2018

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1clubinsideon Jun 5, 2018

Well you do have a leak,but from where? could be a few things. check the drain petcock at the bottom of the radiator 1st,make sure it's tight and not leaking. next, check the lower radiator hose,make sure the clamp is tight and hose is not split. it's possible that the radiator is cracked or has a hole in it,and NO your radiator is not obsolete! I have a 98 Camry and just replaced mine a few months ago,along with both hoses,thermostat,the works for $100.00 plus $10.00 for a gallon of coolant/antifreeze,ordering the parts from Rockauto.com! I had to remove the cooling fans for more access room. your radiator OEM Denso is bout $93.00 including shipping,no tax,if you do need one.

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