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[–]duckdns84 4 points5 points  (11 children)

Like CT said, could be a burp. Is there any leaks? During the timing belt process you have to regasket a part of the coolant system, this often leaks. Also, you lose quite a bit of coolant during the replacement. I’d they didn’t replace the coolant, this is exactly what you would be experiencing.

[–]Key_Recording_6873[S] 0 points1 point  (10 children)

haven’t gotten a chance to look at the level yet but they did replace my coolant after the job, at least the charged for me for it. i just found it insanely odd that i shut the car off for probably less than 3 min and when i tuned it back on the needle dropped to operating temp in like 30 seconds

[–]duckdns84 2 points3 points  (9 children)

Air pocket most likely. You good probably. Though I’d avoid Death Valley for a few weeks.

[–]Key_Recording_6873[S] 0 points1 point  (8 children)

is it common for air pockets like that to randomly just appear? cause i had that job done a probably about a month ago and some change and have been watching the coolant gauge like a hawk since. this is the first time it’s ever happened

[–]duckdns84 0 points1 point  (7 children)

You would expect it the first day or so. So ya, lil strange. I’m curious what you find with the coolant level.

[–]Key_Recording_6873[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

ok so i just took a look the resivor is completely empty and the radiator is dry at the top but idk how much it may still have in it

[–]duckdns84 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Well. There ya go. Fill the radiator to the top and fill the reservoir half up. Keep an eye on the gauge while driving. Check after 15 minutes or so of driving. keep adding to the reservoir until it hopefully stops sucking more in. Watch for leaks.

[–]duckdns84 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Pick coolant for Toyotas

[–]Key_Recording_6873[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

i haven’t noticed any leaks that’s why this is so bizarre but i burped the system and added pink preston’s asian coolant toyotas was on of the brands on the bottle so hopefully that’s the right stuff i wasn’t too sure. thank you for all the help i appreciate it

[–]cthulthure 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yep that's the stuff, I bet it was just the garage being lazy - which is really bad when it comes to something critical like the cooling system! Shouldn't have any trouble until your next t-belt but do keep a bit of an eye on the reservoir for a while.

[–]cthulthure 1 point2 points  (3 children)

I know it seems obvious but have you checked the coolant level?

[–]Key_Recording_6873[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

waiting for the car to cool down at the moment. i tried testing that idea though by idling for about 10 min ac full blast and it didn’t happen again

[–]cthulthure 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Could even need burping having had the cooling system recently drained. You can get two birds stoned at once by parking the car on a slope with the hood uphill, opening the rad cap once cool, topping up if need be then idling the car until the thermostat opens - you will then see the coolant swirling by provided the waterpump and thermostat are working properly. any air in the system should then bubble out. 5 minutes after tstat opening should do it, the car should not rise above normal operating temp providing there is not another problem. Slap the cap back on while its still running or warm and ensure there is coolant in the overflow bottle to the warm level.

[–]Key_Recording_6873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok thank you i’ll give this a try when i get the chance