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Old 01-23-2003, 11:15 AM
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For the first 18 months I owned my car, I never got around to changing or flushing the coolant. I noticed the reserve tank was always empty, but the coolant under the radiator cap was always a bright green, it was always at the very top.

Now I flushed my coolant a few weeks ago, filled up the radiator and bled the system, and filled the reserve tank. A few of weeks later I noticed the tank was pretty much empty, but the coolant was still up to the very top of the radiator. I haven't seen any leaks under my car at all. I don't see how it could be leaking because the level of coolant in my radiator never seems to drop. Anyone have any ideas?
Old 01-23-2003, 11:21 AM
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Replace radiator cap and see if that fixes the problem.
Old 01-23-2003, 12:08 PM
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should I get a cap from the dealer or what? Maybe a m00gen or sp00n cap
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Go to a auto parts place and match the pressure (usually 0.9 or 1.1) and just replace it for $10.
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Default Re: disappearing coolant (SuperSH)

Also check for a leak in the over flow tank. It is easy to get out just pull straight up.
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