Coolant issue

Tiny
HOLLEYD
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  • 2010 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 40,000 MILES
I keep losing coolant in my vehicle. My temperature gauge never moves right of center but occasionally I will see steam coming from under the hood. The radiator was replaced about three years ago due to a crack. The reservoir is frequently dry but the radiator always appears full. This evening I added 50/50 coolant to reservoir and noticed pink "stuff" floating on top. I removed the reservoir and dumped it and noticed the bottom of reservoir has stuff that looks like it needs to be cleaned out but water has not done the job. I am letting water sit to hopefully soak off but what should I do now? I do not believe the reservoir has a leak so why is it going dry all the time. I have kept cardboard under car in the garage and occasionally a few drips appear from the same area as reservoir. Currently I am just driving it to work and back (about six miles each way) until I figure out what is wrong. BTW, my engine light comes on intermittently as well.
Thursday, November 1st, 2018 AT 4:42 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

Since you have seen steam and a small amount of coolant under the vehicle, you have a leak. What you need to do is pressurize the cooling system to locate where the leak is coming from. Take a look through this link and let me know what you find.

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

Let me know if that helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Joe, I will check it out and share the findings.
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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Happy to help. Let me know what you find or if you need additional information.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, November 2nd, 2018 AT 5:22 PM

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