Honda Civic Coolant Loss

Tiny
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I have this scheduled for Wednesday for the other Honda dealer in town to look at it. After describing the problem to a service advisor I was told all they would do is a pressure test and if that doesn't show anything then they would do a leak-down test. I wasn't familiar with a leak-down test but after looking it up I don't see how that would show coolant loss. You had mentioned a chemical test could be done to see if it was burning off. Is that something a dealer would have to do? And with the small amount of coolant I am losing would you say it's more likely a loose connection?

Thanks again for all of your help.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:28 AM
Tiny
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A leak down test is usually used to find a compression loss I guess they would look for bubbling in the coolant while doing the test. The chemical test they rent them at auto zone you just have to by the chemical which is about 8 you could do that yourself.I would think its connection somewhere but anything is possible.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:28 AM
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Hey I wanted to know if you ever found out what cause your leak on your Honda? I may have the same problem too
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:28 AM
Tiny
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I never found out what was causing the leak, though it no longer leaks coolant. I've run AC/Defrost pretty regularly the last several months and there has been no drop in the coolant overflow tank level.

I tried a new radiator cap and that didn't make a difference. If you haven't already try reading the previous replies.
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