1994 Dodge Intrepid coolant leak and interior fogging

1994 DODGE INTREPID
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REKE0101
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I have had a problem for about 3 weeks where my passenger and driver side windows barely defrost enough to see out the side mirrors and the car has a hard time getting warm inside. In addition, 4 days ago I had my car begin to overheat. Before it could get overheated I stopped and found large amounts of radiator fluid falling out the bottom of my car right next to the front right tire. This leaking seems to only happen when I stop and shut off my car, because since the first problem 4 days ago I have been able to drive it just fine without overheating. I have just had to add coolant each time before I have driven. I had a pressure test done with no leaks found and replaced the thermostat as well with the leaking still happening once the car is in park and shut off. Any help would be great so the drainage to money from my pocket doesn't continue
Dec 30, 2008 at 12:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
The reason the coolant does that is because when you shut the engine, there is no circulation allowing the coolant to boil in the engine. Now, do you always have to add coolant? Are you getting a leak on the inside? Have you had the radiator and heater core flushed?

Joe
Oct 19, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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JUCONMC
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I' m just a shade tree mechanic, but any problems of this sort turned out to be a heater core. Just replaced one in our work truck (Dodge). It did the same thing. The moisture on the winshield is usually a good clue. Once agaiin I am no certified mechanic, just an old trial and error guy. Good Luck, Justin

Oh, sometimes you may also smell antifreeze.
Oct 19, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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