2000 Ford Taurus Steam from under the hood

2000 FORD TAURUS
12,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHZGIRL
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I have noticed a few times in the past few months that there is a puff of steam that will occasionally come out from the front of my hood when I stop. I have been told that it is from going through puddle, but it has happened on dry days too. My coolant is sometimes low, but I do not see any fluid on the floor in the garage. What would the problem be, and should I be worried?
Mar 12, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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1st step should be to pressure check coolant system and suspect leak in the system check around the radiator for coolant leak
Don’t let the coolant level go low as that will cause the engine to overheat
Mar 12, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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