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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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My car is accord LX 98.
Today, I found the coolant tank was empty, and I filled it. But after I drived 20 minutes I found it was empty again, so I refilled it . Then I drive for another 30 minutes, It happened again. I dont konw what's the problem. Is there any possible leakage or just because radiator need more coolant. Hopefully, someone can help me. thanks!
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Have you checked your oil, does it look like chocolate milkshake? [/align]Could be a bad head gasket.[/align]Also check the hoses could be coming out when it is under pressure. [/align]I would say clean the engine compartment so that all of the old coolant is gone, this way if there is a leak it is easier to spot.[/align]or you could always have a friend drive behind you to try and spot leaks?[:-][/align]
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Thank your for your suggestion.
If I go to garage to take a look, how much I will be charged? (just check if it is leak)

Thanks
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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psssh idk about that could be any price depending on the place you go

i have about 3-4 shops around here and each charge diff. some cheaper then others
i always hop from shop to shop though and take the cheapest guy
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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just have a shop or yourself pressure test the cooling system, if any leak it will show up

the charge to just pressure test system and let you know what is going on cannot be more than 30-50- dollars .. if they find a leak then ask them to give you a quote and let you know exactly what is leaking

let us know ..
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Can I fill radiator and tank to look for leakage spot? Does this damage my car?

Thanks a lot.
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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I just check engineer oil, it looks like chocolate color. what is the problem?
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:40 AM
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if its like milk chocolate then its time for a headgasket.
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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go to a shop and have them chk out if the head gasket is blown,,,,,,,did engine overheat on you recently ??
 
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