Losing coolant [solved - HG]
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Losing coolant [solved - HG]
2000 SI (US EX) D16Y8 auto, 227xxx kms
Noticed the temp gauge at 2/3 2 weeks ago.
Popped the rad cap, it was low and the bottle was empty.
Filled with coolant.
Today I hopped in after the fiance got home and it was at 7/8(!) fiance says she never noticed it was high
thankfully the warning light wasn't on
Rad low and bottle empty again, refilled with coolant.
I don't see any obvious leaks in the engine bay, but it was already dark out.
Tested the fan with a power probe and it spins.
Doesn't spin with the AC on but I can't remember if the 6th gens do that or not.
I don't think it's the head gasket, hoping it's just a leak I haven't been able to find.
Any suggestions/advice is greatly appreciated
Noticed the temp gauge at 2/3 2 weeks ago.
Popped the rad cap, it was low and the bottle was empty.
Filled with coolant.
Today I hopped in after the fiance got home and it was at 7/8(!) fiance says she never noticed it was high
thankfully the warning light wasn't onRad low and bottle empty again, refilled with coolant.
I don't see any obvious leaks in the engine bay, but it was already dark out.
Tested the fan with a power probe and it spins.
Doesn't spin with the AC on but I can't remember if the 6th gens do that or not.
I don't think it's the head gasket, hoping it's just a leak I haven't been able to find.
Any suggestions/advice is greatly appreciated
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Heat was working when I got in, as soon as I noticed the gauge I cranked it to max and turned back home (2 min drive)
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Nothing yet, been busy with work. Need to check the level again. Haven't heard about the gauge being high again
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So little update, replaced all the coolant hoses, the rad, and the o-rings on the water pipe on the back of the engine. Leak seems to have stopped. Probably going to do the timing belt and water pump in the summer
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So it was the headgasket, wasn't really noticeable if the car was driven in town. Driving the car on the highway would make it worse. Driving home last night from the airport I stupidly forgot to check the level before we left. I hurt it bad. Going to see if i can limp it to where my tools are. Ordered the parts last night. Called the machine shop and they quoted me $160 to do the head.
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I’m right behind you. Trying to decide how much I ‘need’ to disconnect vs ‘have’ to. I couldn’t get the dang engine block drain plug to budge so I’ll be using the shop vac. I discovered my water pipe has both bolts missing too. Oy!
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