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Im leaking coolant
Im leaking coolant. Ive been leaking it. Every couple of days i keep refilling my expansion tank with water, but recently it seems to be leaking a bit more than usual. Some days its ok, others its bone dry. Is this an easy fix? I dont want to go back to my mechanic so he can charge me tons of money and probably not fix anything. I was thinking of just buying an new expansion tank, but maybe some hoses need to be replaced. Thanks.
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08-01-2005, 09:30 AM
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you have to look to see where it's leaking after it's been up to operating temp.
check hoses, clamps, cap.
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08-01-2005, 12:01 PM
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have you checked your oil level lately?
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Cue the dark clouds...
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08-01-2005, 06:04 PM
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In all seriousness, has the car been running hot? Pressurizing its cooling system?
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08-01-2005, 06:25 PM
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It hasnt seemed to be running hot, and the oil level is fine.
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08-01-2005, 06:51 PM
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Could be a hose, could be the water pump.
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08-01-2005, 07:08 PM
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I hope its a hose, im poor.
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08-01-2005, 07:09 PM
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I recently had to replace my expansion tank it developed a couple of cracks on the top of it.
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