2009 Jeep Liberty Coolant

2009 JEEP LIBERTY
72,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CTRUSZKOWSKI
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I have a 2009 Jeep Liberty. I currently went on a trip to Chicago (about a 5 hour drive). I stopped at a store in Chicago and when I went to turn my car back on it wouldn't start. I noticed that the temperature gauge was hot. I checked the antifreeze and it was low so I went back into the store purchased antifreeze and filled it up. However, there was absolutely no leak on the ground and I could not smell the antifreeze leaking. I drove around Chicago and back home. I checked the antifreeze when I got home and it was low again. So again I filled it back up (no leaks no smells). On my way into work this morning my car ran completely fine didn't over heat and the temperature gauge stayed in the middle. However, I noticed a bit of smoke coming from my defrosters (that or it was really dusty and somehow air was coming up and blowing it around. What could this be???? I am due for an oil change and the last time I got an oil change he mentioned that I should probably do a radiator flush or a coolant flush (I cant remember the exact terms) would this fix the problem??
Aug 8, 2014 at 7:10 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, flushing the system isn't going to stop a leak. You need to have the system pressure tested to find the leak and repair it.
Aug 8, 2014 at 7:37 AM
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CTRUSZKOWSKI
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A friend of mine said it might be a head gasket or he said it could be a heater core and its leaking into my dash? How much does all this cost? I don't want to go to a mechanic and get raped because I am a woman I need to have some kind of idea. How much will the pressure test cost?
Aug 8, 2014 at 7:43 AM
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The pressure test should cost no more than $50 and i can't tell you any more until you do that.
Aug 8, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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