1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Dex Cool Leak

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
142,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KAHNEO
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For the first time ever in the 10 years I have owned my car, the guy changing my oil said that he had to top off my Dex Cool in the bottle to the right of the engine. He said I needed to have it checked out. Two years ago I had all my Head gaskets and manifold gaskets changed out, so I know the water isn't coming from there. Could there be a small leak in a radiator hose or the radiator?
May 8, 2009 at 11:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Usually, if there is a leak, you will smell it or see steam. Some coolant can evaporate under normak usage; however, if you are concerned, check the hoses, waterpump, heater core hoses... to see if there is evidence of a leak. Also, if this is a 3.1L V6, recheck the intake gasket. This is a common problem with the engine.
May 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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