coolant leak

2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
78,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WSCOTT
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I HAVE A 04 ESCALADE WITH A COOLANT LEAK.NO LEAK FROM ENGINE OR TAILPIPE NO LEAKS INSIDE NOTHING ON GROUND OR BURNT COOLANT SMELLS?
Mar 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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What rate is the coolant disappearing? Look for coolant residue down on the underside front of the engine. Look at the front corners, particularly the right side where the transmission cooling lines run. If there is residue at the front, it is most likely water pump, or pump gaskets leaking.
Mar 8, 2011 at 5:47 AM
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