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Coolant problem 96 Sentra

Tiny
VDOBROWO
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  • 1996 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 173,000 MILES
The coolant ran out in my car, I have a 96 nissan Sentra xe. I filled it back up and let the car run. Them I took it out to see if it would overheat and the coolant was gone again. Is this normal, do I have to refill multiple times or does this mean there is a leak somewhere, my car wasn't dropping anything but it's been raining so I can't check now.
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 AT 3:41 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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The first thing I would do is check for leak pressure test the cooling system.
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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In the meantime, check the coolant at radiator cap. If level is low, top it up and start engine without radiator cap for a few minutes, topping up till it stabilises and close radiator cap.
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 AT 4:26 PM

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