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My truck is using a lot of antifreeze. Where could it be going?
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∙ 16y ago
It is going one of two places. Either is is leaking externally or internally. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and place newspapers under the engine compartment. Check the next morning for leaks. The area of the leak will tell you where to look on the engine. If you see no leaks, sorry to say that is a bad sign. You may have a blown head gasket or cracked head. Check the oil for the presence of anti-freeze. If the oil level is overfull, you have trouble. Smell the exhaust, and if it smells sweet, blown head gasket. If you suspect a blown head gasket, have this repaired immediately and stop driving the car until you do. Serious engine damage will occur if you do not get this repaired.
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