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2021 coolant leak

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Grizzly660, Sep 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM.

  1. Sep 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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    Grizzly660

    Grizzly660 [OP] 21 Army Green Sport

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    I noticed a small coolant leak, few drops on my garage floor recently. Any ideas or insight would be helpful before bringing it to the shop. Leaking coming from passenger side toward the back of engine/transmission area (could be further ahead running back when driving)

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  2. Sep 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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    I'd be taking a look up top by the firewall (at the top of those warming puck hardlines) for the source. It looks to me like it is starting higher than these photos, specifically because the last photo seems to show the stream starting higher than the puck/hoses and running down the bell housing (up by the O2 sensor wiring)
     
  3. Sep 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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    yep, probably valley leak. How many miles?
     
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    Grizzly660 [OP] 21 Army Green Sport

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    :/ Any chance you have an extended warranty?
     
  7. Sep 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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    Grizzly660 [OP] 21 Army Green Sport

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    I do not unfortunately. This is my 2nd tundra and never had any issues until now.
     
  8. Sep 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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    Isn't drivetrain warranty on 2021's 5 years/60k? Might not need extended warranty to get it covered as a warranty issue.
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Another vote for valley plate leak
     
  11. Sep 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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    Let's hope so or I'll try fight for it. Our local dealership was bought out by another within the past year or so. Haven't had to deal with new owners yet with service so hopefully all goes well.
     
  12. Sep 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    If you're really going that route, you would be wise to fight for a new plate too. Good luck
     

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