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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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Unhappy Coolant leak :(

I have a 2001 Dodge Intrepid R/T 3.5L. I have a coolant leak and don't know where it's leaking to. Can't really afford to take it to a mechanic so if anyone has suggestions on what I can look for that would help. It currently has 90,380 miles on it and it has never had problems before this. I will fill the coolant up to the max line and it will be almost gone at the end of the day. HELP.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Any wet areas or signs of leaking? Is the floor of the cab wet? Do youbsee white steam in your exhaust? Are you filling it with water or antifrreeze (it's harder to track down water)?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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im guessing driver side head gasket... BIG fix.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MGM92
im guessing driver side head gasket... BIG fix.
What makes you guess that?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kurts2
What makes you guess that?
I have an 02 intrepid... and they are reknown for leaking head gaskets.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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If the oil has coolant in it, then thats a definite sign of a head gasket, so i'd check out your oil.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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just took it in today...cracked radiator
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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That's good news for you. With that large a leak, could you ever see it?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by hbm88
just took it in today...cracked radiator
thats not too bad. easy 2 hr fix. radiator might cost you a pretty penny, but by far easier then a head gasket.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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cant find leak under engine, know its radiator fluid but cant find where its comming from any help
 
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