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05-03-2015, 09:42 AM

lexon77

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loosing antifreeze

hi guys I have a 1997 Honda Civic ex keep losing antifreeze car don't overheat runs perfect no white smoke check the radiator cap oil stick everything no sign of brown stuff anywhere need help please thanks

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05-03-2015, 10:12 AM

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Re: loosing antifreeze

If you turn your heater temp to max and turn your fan onto level 1 (lowest setting) do you smell coolant coming form your heater vents?

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05-03-2015, 02:29 PM

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Re: loosing antifreeze

Pressure test the cooling system to determine whether there's a leak you've missed.

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05-03-2015, 06:46 PM

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Re: loosing antifreeze

Usually the heater hose behind the intake manifold has a small leak

I bought a.silicon hose.kit off of amazon to replace all hoses.

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05-03-2015, 07:39 PM

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Re: loosing antifreeze

I've heard if the cap is bad it can steam out of there, leaving no residue or "evidence". Might be worth it to throw an $8 OEM one on to see if it helps.