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1994 Chevrolet Camaro Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Cooling system.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 31, 2008

1994 Chevy Camaro Engine Coolant


My engine is eating coolant. There are no obvious leaks. The coolant is leaking into the engine. There is no water in the oil. I've already had a garage pressure test the cooling system and they found nothing. Every time I make a trip (25 miles) I am out of coolant again. What is going on?
Avatar Asked by clarinetflute

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Replied on July 31, 2008


My engine is eating coolant. There are no obvious leaks. If its not leaking then its being burned-up in the combustion chamber-could mean blown headgasket-cracked head or block-or an intake manifold leak-Is the engine overheating?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 31, 2008

It's getting up to 250 degrees but not quite overheating. The coolant is disappearing, though, and I am having to add coolant every day now. I should add that it only goes up in temperature when I am in stop and go traffic or stopping with the engine idling.

Tiny Response from clarinetflute
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Replied on August 1, 2008

Bleed the cooling sysytem and see what happens-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 1, 2008

I took the car to my trusted mechanic and he solved the big mystery. My fan relay motor was not working properly. So when I was in stop and go traffic and it wasn't running, the car would get hot and the coolant was boiling out of the recovery tank. I am so relieved I don't have to buy a new car right now. I appreciate your input.

Tiny Response from clarinetflute
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