1998 Ford Explorer sicgnificant coolant loss

1998 FORD EXPLORER
109,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD VAN DYNE
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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
Feb 4, 2010 at 1:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the engine oil?
Feb 5, 2010 at 1:06 AM
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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
Feb 5, 2010 at 2:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Feb 5, 2010 at 5:21 AM
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