everyday i refill the overflow bottle with coolant

1998 TOYOTA CARINA

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Dear sirs, i own a toyota carina 1998 cause it's drains out but there is no leakage or coolant spill nowhere can u please tell me what's the problem and where my coolant is going.

thanks,

Feb 10, 2012 at 3:38 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Check to make sure it isn't mixing with the motor oil. Also, check to make sure the exhaust isn't burning white in color.

Feb 10, 2012 at 4:25 AM

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how can i check if it is mixing with the motor oil?, and yes the exhaust is burning white in color.my engine is a 1500cc

Feb 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you are getting white smoke from the exhaust, chances are coolant is getting into the combustion chamber and burning. Check for a bad head gasket.

Feb 10, 2012 at 7:22 PM

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