Coolant question - Where is it going?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by lostinthewoods, Jul 22, 2010.

  1. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    I am noticing it seems every time I top off my coolant tank that it is down below L just after a little driving. I am not see any visible leaks or smell coolant burning. Where the heck is it going? There has to be some pin hole leak some where. I had noticed a while back some coolant marks on the underside of the hood.

    Whats the best way to trouble shoot my mysterious leak?

    thx:eek3:
     
  2. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    pressure tester
     
  3. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Cardboard under the car to see if it leaks overnight?
     
  4. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    No leaky over night. have tried that.
    So where do i need to get a pressure test done or is this something I can do?

    The funny thing is I don t have any issues with the car running hot. Its like the coolant tank is just over filled.
     
  5. Davidwrx

    Davidwrx Member

    I will lose a bit every now and then. I think our coolant likes to f**k with us to make us think it may be leaking out the head gasket / exhaust. I choose to just keep an eye on it an not worry about it!
     
  6. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    Wirelessly posted

    Same problem I had and it was a small leak at the block and upper radiator hose.
     
  7. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    I may not worry then. Car never over heats even in the texas 100+ degree heat.
     
  8. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

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    see that bucket? your coolant is going in there.
     
  9. Mike@TTR

    Mike@TTR Active Member

    Damn coolant gnomes strike again!
     
  10. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    I treated my vehicle for gnomes last week, so its not them.
     
  11. Mike@TTR

    Mike@TTR Active Member

    Well, if it is not the gnomes, then it must be something else. We can pressure test it for you if you want. Just give me a call!
     
  12. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

    he's in texas.
     
  13. Mike@TTR

    Mike@TTR Active Member

    Haha, what's a little drive to get good quality work! Note to self....poopy diaper land is located in Texas.
     

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