2005 Chevrolet Silverado Coolent Disapering Sign Dripage That 12 Oz Every 3 4

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
69,000 MILES
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coolent is disapering, no sign of dripage that i can see.
i add 12 oz every 3 to 4 weeks. temp gage is always just
below half. engin has never overheated.
When i first start truck some white smoke appears.
where is the coolent going and how can i fix this problem?
Nov 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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it is burning it from your description. have a leak down test done to check head gaskets.

Roy
Nov 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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