Some background: 96 fzj80 that’s been staying cool during 90-95 degree weather. There was one time a couple months ago where I noticed my temp gauge rose to the 3/4th mark, when I was going up a steep hill with the ac on in the heat. Never happened after that.
Just now I started a 7 hour road trip and about an hour in, noticed some coolant running up my hood. As im pulling over, that small stream turns into coolant spraying everywhere, and then eventually a lot of steam. After the steam/smoke went away I noticed my radiator cap had come off and was sitting in my engine bay.
The entire time this was happening before I shut it off, the temp gauge was still in the center. There is coolant and what appears to be sediment all over and underneath the 80. Which leads me to believe it might be due to a clogged radiator?
Any insight is appreciated!
Just now I started a 7 hour road trip and about an hour in, noticed some coolant running up my hood. As im pulling over, that small stream turns into coolant spraying everywhere, and then eventually a lot of steam. After the steam/smoke went away I noticed my radiator cap had come off and was sitting in my engine bay.
The entire time this was happening before I shut it off, the temp gauge was still in the center. There is coolant and what appears to be sediment all over and underneath the 80. Which leads me to believe it might be due to a clogged radiator?
Any insight is appreciated!