Water disappering from engine

Tiny
DOUGANDBECKY
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  • 1996 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,000 MILES
I have a 1996 Windstar and I am losing water and cannot see a leak under the van. I have used 1 gallon of antifreeze in the last 2 days. Can anyone give me some advice?
Monday, March 7th, 2011 AT 5:26 PM

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Tiny
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That would suggest a head gasket leak. Check the oil level to see if it's going up. In the rare event it is, have it looked at right away. Antifreeze will dissolve the soft outer layer of engine bearings. More likely you'll see white smoke from the tail pipe. You can also add a small bottle of dye to the coolant, then after driving for a few miles, search with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain.
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Monday, March 7th, 2011 AT 5:38 PM

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