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R50/53 anti freeze leaking

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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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anti freeze leaking

Anyone run into my problem before? I think I saw some anti freeze under my car. However, it doesn't happen everytime. When I chk my anit freeze level, is almost minimum.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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Look just below the coolant expansion tank to see if there is any dried salty looking deposits on the heat shield. If so, your expansion tank is leaking. Early models had problems with the tanks cracking at the seam in the middle of the tank.

Also, your air conditioner will leak water from condensation on the coils. That is normal, and is most likely what you have seen.

In a pinch, you can top up your coolant tank with distilled water if you don't want to mess with mixing up a little bit of coolant.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Perhaps this goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway. That expansion tank is under pressure during or after a drive, so if you're going to pop the cap for any reason, do so with a COLD engine!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by musumekiller
Anyone run into my problem before? I think I saw some anti freeze under my car. However, it doesn't happen everytime. When I chk my anit freeze level, is almost minimum.
are you sure its not condensation from your compressor, stupid question, but more likely if you see fluid coming out from under your car
 
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