Coolant leak?

BMRFIXIT

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Check the water pump

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AMRAAM35

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Definitely dont drive it. Take off the radiator cap and put the garden hose in it. Turn it on and press so the water doesnt have anywhere to go but inside teh radiator. It should come spraying out where you have a leak. Replace whatever hose or piece is leaking. Its a poor mans leak down test.

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DAKOTADIAMOND

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1990 FORD TAURUS

I noticed today after starting my 1990 Ford Taurus there was some anti freeze on the ground, not alot but enough to know something is wrong. I didnt notice any smells or anything just this leak of green anti freeze. What could be causing this? Its not overheating.

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PEPPERMRJ

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Coolant leaks can be a pain to find. Check all hose connections, the rad, the coolant bottle, and around the water pump. Coolant will usually leve a white stain when it dries. Look from uderneath also. Be sure to use jack stands and to chock the wheels. Safety first.

Good hunting and let us know.

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MAKENZIEPAPA

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1989 FORD TAURUS
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
92,000 MILES

Its a for taurus station wagon its leaking a lot of antifreeze from the front of the car it coming thru the bottom hitting the ground I filled the resevoir and radiator the resevoir is emptying very rapidly like every two days whay are some of the likely causes of this problem