No overheating but when you shut it off gurgles back through radiator

Tiny
PROBLEMCHOLD
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  • 1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
Engine runs perfect.. Always a on it low on water even though I fill it up each time. Just had head gasket replaced. Heater works very well.
Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 3:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Well, the coolant is going somewhere. Have you inspected the color of the engine oil on your vehicle's dipstick. Please check and if it a creamy brown color, like coffee with cream and sugar in it, then the head gasket did not take. Otherwise, here is a link below explaining how to find a coolant leak in an automobile:

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

Please go through this guide and get back to us with how everything turns out and we can go from there. Happy Holidays.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 5:46 PM

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