No it is likely you have a water pump problem. Also check the water lever in the radiator, and weather engine oil has been changed recently or not. These engines are also problem prone in the head gasket.
Engine is overheating.
Failed thermostat.
It depends on which engine you have but it should be in the intake manifold. There should be a hose going from it to the throtle body.
It is on the engine, under the intake manifold, there should be a wire going to a sensor there. It is right in the middle.
Your overheating warning light may glow a semi red color after you go 4 to 6 miles and your engine isn't overheating for many reasons. The main reason may be that there is a wiring problem, or the sensor may be going bad.
Leaking coolant, making noise or engine overheating.
could be your thermostat or you have no antifreeze coolant or your water pump is going bad
In order to stop the car from overheating, your going to have to find the underlying cause. If you do not have expertise in this area, you will have to find someone who does. Maybe a friend or a mechanic. I would recommend you do this immediately. Extreme overheating can damage the engine.
The cost to replace an engine for Toyota Corolla is around $1,500. The exact price will depend upon how much labor is going to cost.
Going up hills doesn't allow engine to "lug" and overheat Going down hills supplies engine braking for safety and will prevent brakes from fading and overheating
Every vehicle has warning lights to inform the driver of things going on. The check engine light comes on because there is something going wrong with the engine.
If your engine is a V6 you will have 6 spark plug wires , the engine is V shaped , there will be 3 spark plug wires going to the front and 3 going to the back of the engine : X-----X-----X X-----X-----X front of Toyota Camry If your engine is a 4 cylinder , you will have 4 spark plug wires , the engine will be : X----X----X----X front of Toyota Camry