radiator reservoir is empty every day with no leaks

1984 HONDA ACCORD
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WMKL402
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I need to fill the radiator with water everyday but the temperature did not go up high and there is no leakage.
Sep 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If there is no external leak it will be internal, i would still get the cooling system pressure tested as this will locate any small system leak, i would do this first.
Sep 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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To add to this... Using water instead of coolant will destroy your cooling system.
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM
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