What is the cause for that fact no coolant in the reservoir but the engine does not overheat?

1993 HONDA ACCORD
180,000 MILES
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CIVICUSER
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My coolant reservoir is empty in two weeks after I add it full, tho my radiator is new. My engine does not appear to be overheated cause the temperature gauge does not pass the half mark. What's the cause it? What should I do?

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May 5, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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DJCL
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Have the cooling system presure tested. There might (a leak.
May 5, 2012 at 11:26 PM
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Thanks. In additions to the empty coolant reservoir, opening the radiator cap revealed no visable fluid. The radiator is like only a month old. So Where do you think it might be leaking? or some people may just say it is a result from a bad radiator cap?

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May 6, 2012 at 1:33 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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there are hundreds of spots it can leak from. you need a shop to pressure test the system and give you a bid.

Roy
May 6, 2012 at 4:26 AM
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