2000 Chevy Astro cooling system leak

2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARMOORE63
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having to add anti-freeze to radiator after every 11 to 12 mile trip., no external leaks noted. where is the anti-freeze going?
May 13, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The first thing to do is get the cooling system pressure tested hot, this will find any external leaks, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
May 13, 2009 at 11:52 PM
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