Coolant

NISSAN MAXIMA
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BRIAN44
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I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima with 201,000 miles. Itis leaking antifreeze. I've been refilling every two days. Can I continue to add antifreeze and drive my daily 100 mile commute to work until I have time to get my car into the mechanic this Friday?
Mar 5, 2006 at 7:43 AM
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FISHERMAN
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you are risking your engine... 100 miles are to much.
probably its something as simple as a hose!

better to fix it as soon as posible.
Mar 6, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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Do not keep driving the 100-mile commute while topping off coolant. Have the leak repaired as soon as possible; it may be as simple as a hose, and continued driving risks engine damage.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Nissan Maxima with 201,000 miles reports an antifreeze leak that requires refilling every two days and asks whether they can keep adding coolant for a daily 100-mile commute until a Friday mechanic visit. The expert advises against driving that far because it risks the engine, says the cause may be as simple as a hose, and recommends fixing it as soon as possible.

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