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[4th Gen : 01-07]: Where did my coolant go

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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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I have a 2006 GC with about 130K on it. I have never serviced the cooling system. A few weeks ago it began to overheat and I added a couple quarts to the overflow tank. Problem solved. Last night it began overheating again. I opened the radiator and added about a gallon and a half. Problem again solved.

I suspected a leaking water pump but when I looked at it, I can see no evidence of a leak. I am seeing no water drips or evidence of leaks on the driveway.

Where is my coolant going?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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If there's no obious leaks it's either dripping on the exhaust or you may have a leaking head gasket allowing coolant in the cylinders. What to do? Check for milky oil and black dots in the coolant. Connect a coolant system pressure tester and do a pressure leak down test.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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I agree, get a pressure tester and see where the coolant is leaking from.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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See my possibly related thread below - it may be what you are experiencing:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...lant-leak.html
 
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