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Possible coolant leak

Tiny
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  • 2002 MINI COOPER
  • 1.6L
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  • 140 MILES
The coolant level needs topping up every other day.
Two days ago, the coolant reservoir was completely dry and water on road in front of the car. Refilled, and coolant stayed up to level for a day. I checked the oil cap, no gunk and no white smoke and car doesn't overheat.
The heaters are spot on. Some days the coolant reservoir goes completely dry, other days it just gets low and has to be topped up.
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 AT 12:12 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Coolant can leak from a number of places. It could leak from the water pump, radiator, any of the hoses, thermostat housing, the radiator cap.
The best course of action would be to do a thorough inspection of the trouble areas to find the leak.

Take a look at this helpful guide. It covers the typical coolant leak areas and what to look for.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Let me know what you find or if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 AT 2:15 PM
Tiny
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The coolant level has to be topped up every other day, 2 days ago the coolant resiviour was completely dry and water on road in front of car, I re filled resiviour and it had empty Ed again a few hours later. Again I refilled this time the level stayed up, some days the level doesn't move other days it gets very low I've checked oil cover no white scum and no white smoke from exhaust, there's no over heating and all heaters are spot on
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 AT 9:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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When you fill the coolant park your car is on level dry ground and try to see where the coolant is leaking out of, you may need to pressure test the system to find the leak. this guide can help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 AT 10:09 AM

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