missing coolant

1997 FORD ESCORT
165,000 MILES
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LJF
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My 97 escort requires about 3 cups of coolant added to the radiator every month. So far I have not been able to find the leak.
The dipstick does not show any coolant on it. There is no blast of white smoke when I start the car.The transmission dipstick is not turning milky. Now the bad news. The overflow tank shows air bubbles and the engine runs rough for a minute when cold.
Could this be anything other than a head gasket?

Larry
Jun 25, 2012 at 10:05 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You can rent chemical head gasket tester from auto zone to test for a head gasket issue.
Jun 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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LJF
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thanks for the reply. I will look for it at auto zone.
Jun 26, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Alright keep me posted.
Jun 26, 2012 at 1:58 PM