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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Default Is their a reason im going through coolent so quick?

Im not leaking. But I keep having to refill it ever week? This is radiator coolent too.

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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:58 PM
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did u blow your head gasket? i went through radiator fluid like crazy on my supra because i blew the head gasket....twice...
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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you may be leaking and the coolant is evaporating on the hot engine before it hits the ground, or, you blew the head gasket. check hte oil for signs of water contamination, if none, get the car nice and hot and do a thorough leak check under the hood, take a good look at the water pump weep hole and your hoses, including the heater hoses.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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head gasket? What would be the signs of that? Thanks guys...
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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headgasket- when you change your oil and you see your oil is mixed with coolant... usually brownish color.

radiator cap- check to see if its not broken and check for coolant stains around that area and above the fan.

hoses- check around with a flashlight for any cracks or holes, anyplace coolant would leak out
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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i forgot the color, but i think if your exhaust smoke is whiter then normal then it is a blown head gasket....you might want to go ask a local autoparts store just to make sure.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:54 AM
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or you can check your coolant for oil... if the head gasket is blown, the leak isn't just in one direction.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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if u dont see any on the ground its def the head gasket .. blew one on my truck and the same thing happend u better get it before u blow the whole engine
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