1998 Ford Explorer sicgnificant coolant loss

RICHARD VAN DYNE

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1998 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
109,000 MILES

New radiator, hoses and car 16 lbs. Had my mechanic check out the whole system and cant find out wht I am loosing about a litre of coolant every time I drive the car I even put a rag overt the tail pipe to see if I was loosing coolant thru the enginge. No luck. Car runs great

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 AT 9:38 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Have you checked the engine oil?

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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 9:06 AM

RICHARD VAN DYNE

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In answer to your question- yes that was my first thought-checked engind and trans for signs of green coolant and there was none-the levels of liquid are as recommended

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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 10:29 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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What I recommend is this. Since you can't see where it is leaking, purchase a dye from the local parts store for the cooling system. Place it in the system and run the car. After the coolant level drops, using a black light, check under the hood. The dye will glow so you can see a leak.

Let me know if that helps.

Joe

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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 1:21 PM