Coolant leak

2013 FORD ESCAPE
84,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PATTYBAR
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Once I bought this car in a spring 2016 (car was three years old at the time) I have problems with coolant leak. Couple mechanics could not even find a problem. One finally found and changed heater hoses, and he said that now everything is okay. But it is not. I have to add once a week coolant because it’s below minimum level. When I add it, I can see some spill on the ground. Please help me. What could be a problem? Thank you.
Nov 25, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Maybe the reservoir or its connections has a crack/split/ hole in it?

This is from our "Repair Guides" (top right side of our pages)

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

Performing this test might let you hear a possible leak in your reservoir (or elsewhere for that matter). The tool can be rented at an auto parts store.

Let us know what you find.

The Medic
Nov 25, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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