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why do i keep putting coolant in this thing

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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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why do i keep putting coolant in this thing

every 2-3 weeks the add coolant light comes on. in i drive it w my foot out of it or on it all the time it dont mater. i see no spots after i have stoped or areas where leeking would be present, wtf?
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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If you have to add coolant to your car you have a leek somewhere. If it's taking 2-3 weeks it could be a small leek that's not very noticeable.

Check for leeks around the firewall, around the TB and of course the radiator hoses. Coolant goes up to the TB and most people don't look there if they don't know about it. Also check to see if your floorboard is wet, you could be leeking from the heater core.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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thanx, but my floor board is not wet but i will look in the other places, thanx
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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If nothing else autozone (and i'm sure any local car shop) sells a UV kit for find leeks. You add some chemical into your coolant that makes it glow under UV light. I didn't see a price on it, but it'd be your safest bet on finding it.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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thanx again
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