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It means if it is losing coolant and you don't see a leak on the outside, it is leaking internally. This could be serious. Have a trusted mechanic check it out soon.

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Pouring cold water on an overheated engine?

Not a good idea, you may and probably will crack and warp vital parts. Let it cool down on its own before even adding cold coolant into the system.


What would cause a car to lose large amounts of oil and coolant at the same time?

Cars do not burn coolant per say as cars burn gas. What makes your car use or go through a lot of coolant is if you have a leak someplace in the hoses, radiator system, radiator cap, freeze out plug, or too much straight water will make it run hotter. Is this car heating up? Are you adding straight water every time? It also could be a blown head gasket, but then it would be so hot the engine would stop and seize up. Can you smell it? If it smells like antifreeze but you don't see any tell tail signs of water leaking, then I would first check all water hoses for a pin hole. Look over your radiator real good and use a good bright flash light even in the daylight, you will be surprised what you can see. look for water stains (colored) green or white or even rust color. This would be a leak or a old one.


How do you add coolant to a car?

Drain existing coolant from the plug at the bottom or rear of the radiator Flush radiator with clean water until water runs clear Re-fill radiator slowly (to prevent an airlock) with a mixture of 50/50 water and antifreeze Run engine to normal operating temperature with heater on Re-check coolant level


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Is it safe to drive with wrong coolant?

If only adding coolant to a leaking system it is safe because soon you will be forced to drain the coolant and fix a problem


Why is car leaking coolant and not over heating?

Just because there is a leak doesn't mean it will overheat instantly, but if you do not keep adding coolant or fix the leak you will have engine problem


What do you do if coolant is leaking coolant your 95 MX 6 V6?

Find where it is leaking, and repair the leak, adding "Stop-leak" will possibly work, but may create more problems by doing so. If you can't find the leak, take it in for repair.


Will adding dexcool antifreeze to existing coolant in a 2007 chrysler sebring 4 cylinder hurt the motor?

Don't mix Dex-Cool with other types of coolant. You will be asking for trouble and paying a premium to get it. See link.


When Adding water to my Chrysler sebring over flow to fill the radiator it just leaks out a hole behind the alternator is this a serious proplem?

Yes, any coolant leak is serious.


How do you add coolant to a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am?

Adding coolant to a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am is very easy to do. The coolant can be directly added to the radiator. Make sure the engine is not hot before adding the coolant.


What is the most likely cause of coolant leaking from the rear of the engine in a 1992 Explorer?

I have the same problem. I was told by a mechanic it is most likely a freeze plug, but it is so tight back there I can't see anything. I have been driving it for 6 months just adding antifreeze. But its getting worst. Has anyone got this fixed? Is it fixable without pulling the engine?


Where do you put coolant in 1996 Hyundai Sonata?

Coolant is added to a 1996 Hyundai Sonata by opening the coolant overflow tank and adding coolant until the full mark is reached. This allows the cooling system to pull in coolant as needed from the reserve tank.


HOW TO DRAIN and refill COOLANT from a system which doesn't have radiator cap Would the coolant reach the radiator is we refill the coolant through the coolant header tank?

In systems that do not have a radiator cap, the coolant is drained by the radiator drain plug. It is filled by adding coolant to the system through the overflow bottle.


What can I do about the transmission fluid leaking in my 1986 dodge caravan?

Fix the cause, or keep adding fluid.


Your Chevy pickup is using a lot of coolant Is this a problem What could this be caused from?

Losing a lot of coolant can be a serious problem if you don;t keep an eye on the coolant level. Low or no coolant will cause the engine to overheat and cause some serious damage. If the vehicle is not blowing white smoke (steam) out through the exhaust (a sign of blown head gasket or cracked cylinder head); if the radiator or radiator hose(s) are not leaking; if the water pump is not weeping (a sign that the water pump is bad); and all clamps are tight, the problem may be that the radiator pressure cap needs to be replaced. answer just adding to what was said above. if the coolant isn't leaking anywhere (check the groung under the truck in the morning) then the 1st place you should be looking is your oil, i.e. blown head gasket. pull the dipstick to note the color of the oil. if the gasket is blown and the coolant is leaking into the oil you will see a milky brown colored sludge on the dip, kind of like creamed coffee instead of the normal black/dark brown color. otherwise, leaking coolant is mainly a problem if you don't keep the system topped off. let it get too low and you will overheat the engine. then you will have real problems. either way you should find the leak and fix it.


Is my toilet leaking?

To determine if your toilet is leaking, you can conduct a simple test by adding a few drops of food coloring into the tank and waiting for about 30 minutes without flushing. If the water in the bowl changes color, it indicates a leak. You may need to replace the flapper or seek professional help to fix the issue.