Leaking coolant underneath

Tiny
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  • 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 178,456 MILES
When I drive my car for awhile and put it in park the engine idles is high. When I turn it off, I notice my coolant running out. But it never overheats. When the engine cool I check the reservoir and the coolant is low. I start the engine and the idle is still high. I top it off with coolant and the idle drips down to normal. But the car never runs hot. What could cause that?
Monday, May 22nd, 2017 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sound like you may have a blown head gasket which will cause the problems you have described. Please follow this guide to confirm or not.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please let us know what happens. I am curious ;)

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, May 26th, 2017 AT 2:26 PM

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