99 Cadillac Deville

Tiny
JUNEBRII
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  • 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
My 99 cadillac deville has been overheating. I have replaced the thermostat, bottom radiator hose, and still have to add water daily. There is no visible leak but everytime I check the water it is low and I have to add more each time I drive. What is my problem and how can I fix it?
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 AT 4:31 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like you might have a leaking head gasket although that isn't real common on your car. There are three different tests that can be performed. One is a pressure test that puts the system into 15 pounds of pressure, then you search for the source of the leak. The second one is to add a small bottle of dye to the coolant, then you search with a black light. The leak will show up as a bright yellow stain that you can follow to the source of the leak. The third test involves drawing air from the radiator through a glass cylinder with two chambers partially filled with a special dark blue liquid. If combustion gases are present from a leaking head gasket, the liquid will turn bright yellow.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 AT 5:06 AM
Tiny
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You will need to check the a/c case drain. Its right below the evaporator for signs of coolant. Heatercore may be leaking. Gl
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 AT 4:59 PM

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