Leak bottom left side radiator

SOURCE: 1997 Camry 4 cylinder radiator is leaking fluid.

It depends if you have a plastic radiator than yes you were told correct there trash cant fix them.
If you have copper metal one they can be cleaned and repaired for under $100 if your on a budget than I suggest you purchase a good radiator on EBAY or at a wholesale parts place. It shouldnt cost more than $40 to $80 to install but shop around for the part they can get expensive good luck

SOURCE: I have just discovered that the radiator in My

You can convert to an off road unit made by several sources. Generally these units are all aluminum, work better than oem and are very reliable. Down-side to this is they are expensive ($500+ for most) Your other option is to get a scrapyard unit and even if you need to replace it, you usually can buy them at less than 1/4 the price of any new item.(just put one of those in a '93...cost $30.00) You may be able to find an aftermarket unit with metal tanks if you do some research as well.

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SOURCE: GMC Yukon has a leak (expelling steam) from the

Steam? are you talking about the oil cooler lines? thats the only metal lines I can think of on the left side of the radiator, but those would leak oil. if so there is a o-ring in the fitting that can be replaced. I'm just guessing thats what you are talikng about.

SOURCE: coolant leak --redoing my former question---!

I think you are trying to say that the plastic side tank is leaking. Likely on the seam where it joins the metal part of the radiator? I haven't seen too many sealers that work on those, but the old "standby" two tablespoons of black pepper (no kidding) sometimes will, unless the leak is a large one. There are some sealers on the market that claim they can plug just about any leak, but I have never tried them. (just too many)
The best way to do that repair is by changing the radiator, either with one from a scrapyard or new.
I used pepper in my own two years ago and am still waiting for it to begin leaking. (and heat works fine) Just make sure to drive five or ten miles after adding it or it will clump up and not help at all.

Good luck..

SOURCE: I need to flush and fill my radiator but cannot

There is no drain on the radiator, loosen lower hose to empty coolant. Metal pipes are the transmission fluid lines.
Coolant quantity for the 6 cyl is 14 qts, and 15.3 qts for the V8. If you have the extended wheelbase model, the quantity is 15.2 qts and 18 qts respectively.