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08-21-2007, 12:30 AM
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PLEASE HELP ASAP!!! Check Coolant Level
 Question...Did I make a big mistake or am I safe for a day or so? Quick responses are greatly appreciated as I need leave for a 3 hour one way trip in about 6 hours. Last edited by SnoCat; 08-21-2007 at 01:20 AM. 
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08-21-2007, 01:34 AM
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The more important question is where is the coolant going. You may have a cracked coolant tank, or another leak. You need to keep an eye on the level, as running low can cause engine damage if it overheats. If it took 2 months to go down, fine, but it may be an idea to put a gallon jug of water in the trunk for your trip. If you have to top if off again get it pressure tested and checked for leaks. Good luck
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08-21-2007, 08:55 AM
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Yes, JCL is right. The main thing to look into is where is this coolant going. If you are topping it off very frequently, like once a week or so, then you have a problem and you need to get it checked. It happened with me and i had to replace the valley pan gasket.
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08-21-2007, 09:12 AM
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In my case the low coolant was indicative of a leak at the water pump.(37K miles!) No matter what it may turn out to be you need to find out where the coolant is going.
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08-21-2007, 10:20 AM
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 What's your mileage? the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) water pump has plastic vanes and thus usually fails between 60-80K miles. If you have a 3.0, there is an aftermarket water pump available with stainless steel vanes. No such luck for the 4.4,4.6,4.8 engines. But definitely find out where it's going. It could be as bad as a cracked engine block or meerly a leaking gasket, Either way it's not something to ignore.
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