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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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So my 05 neon sxt is loosing coolant not sure where I've put a new radiator cap on put a new t stat in and done a compression check and I'm still loosing water I need some ideas it has almost 100k on it thanks
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 06:15 AM
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If it's not leaking from a hose or the radiator, check your transmission fluid ASAP before driving the car again. If the transmission fluid looks like a milkshake, you've got a problem.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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If it's not leaking from a hose or the radiator, check your transmission fluid ASAP before driving the car again. If the transmission fluid looks like a milkshake, you've got a problem.
tranny fuild still looks pretty red and its not leaking on the ground the water pump is working fine im kinda stumped
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Does you engine oil look diluted at all? Have you stuck a large piece of cardboard under the car overnight to see if there is any leaking anywhere? I've spotted leaks on cardboard where I couldn't see anything on pavement.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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the heater core could be leaking but you would probably notice a wet floor
 
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floor is dry and the engine oil looks good and isnt raising
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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also i park in a garage so seeing leaks is pretty easy
 
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Seems like all my water is being pushed into the boost bottle but not returning to the radiator any ideas
 
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Bad radiator cap.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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I just replaced it a week ago
 
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