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1998 Ford Explorer sicgnificant coolant loss

Tiny
RICHARD VAN DYNE
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,000 MILES
New radiator, hoses and car 16 lbs. Had my mechanic check out the whole system and cant find out wht I am loosing about a litre of coolant every time I drive the car I even put a rag overt the tail pipe to see if I was loosing coolant thru the enginge. No luck. Car runs great
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010 AT 9:38 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the engine oil?
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 9:06 AM
Tiny
RICHARD VAN DYNE
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In answer to your question- yes that was my first thought-checked engind and trans for signs of green coolant and there was none-the levels of liquid are as recommended
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 10:29 AM
Tiny
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What I recommend is this. Since you can't see where it is leaking, purchase a dye from the local parts store for the cooling system. Place it in the system and run the car. After the coolant level drops, using a black light, check under the hood. The dye will glow so you can see a leak.

Let me know if that helps.

Joe
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 1:21 PM

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