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Coolant leaking fast, not sure where it is going

Tiny
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No, it will keep filling up.

Let us hope it is not the head gasket.

Keep us updated.

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Thursday, March 12th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM
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They did some more tests at the shop and they didn’t find anything wrong with my head gasket. I realize though that my car requires orange coolant (OAT) and I added green (IAT). Is this okay? I didn’t mix the two I just don’t know if it will create more problems in the future. Thank you.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 1:15 PM
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Okay, you need to drain all the fluid and install the correct coolant. You cannot mix those 2 coolants.

As far as the leak, they missed something. The coolant has to be going somewhere.

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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 2:12 PM
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I did not mix them, it’s just 100% green coolant, is that safe to use still, or am I required to use OAT?
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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 3:06 PM
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The green is good as long as it is not mixed.

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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 3:20 PM
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Day #3 maybe #4 and no coolant loss.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 3:59 PM
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Okay, keep us updated.

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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 4:03 PM
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Roy,

Checked my coolant because you said not to mix them. This is what I sucked out of my radiator cap. Does green coolant turn yellowish over time?
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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM
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No it does not. I don't like the looks of that.

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Friday, March 13th, 2020 AT 5:05 PM
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Roy,
Both you and my mechanic say it’s okay to use green coolant. If my coolant was factory filled orange is it okay to switch? I keep reading positives and negatives of Dex-cool. Some say it clogs up, some day green will destroy your gaskets, some say don’t use green on newer cars. What is your opinion? I only worry a lot because this car is new to me.
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Saturday, March 14th, 2020 AT 9:14 PM
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If it is mixed, yes, it turns to jelly.

You can switch as long as you have 100% of one kind you are okay.

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