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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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I have replaced the radiator, hoses, water pump, and thermostat housing. I will fill it up with water then the next day its empty again I can't figure out what it is? Any thoughts?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Leaking? Or just *poof* gone?

Have you checked the oil to see if water is getting through?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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I'm assuming you've looked hard for leaks, but check again with the engine running. Check your oil to see if it is milky. Also check the transmission fluid for it looking like pepto bismol.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xj wheeler
I'm assuming you've looked hard for leaks, but check again with the engine running. Check your oil to see if it is milky. Also check the transmission fluid for it looking like pepto bismol.
On that note, after it has been running for a while, check it once you shut off as well. Mine would only leak once the engine had been shut off for about 30 seconds.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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u could also be burning it. head gasket could be blown. does it smell sweet when u run it
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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and this should prbly go in OEM tech
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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The oil is good. It doesn't run hot when it has water it runs strong. I just can't find the leak anywhere...
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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how often does it go empty
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Maybe every other day
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by altide8
I have replaced the radiator, hoses, water pump, and thermostat housing. I will fill it up with water then the next day its empty again I can't figure out what it is? Any thoughts?
Coolant or water?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Water
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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ur guna start rustin out ur block and radiator if u keep putting straight water in there
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Originally Posted by altide8
Water
Water will boil off.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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So the water is just boiling off? If I add coolant will it fix it?
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