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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 09:04 PM
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So I still don't know if it's ok but my reservoir was low again and I can't see a leak but how could you tell if it's leaking into your motor I mean I hope it's not but I just don't know where it's going
 
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 05:12 AM
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If the dip stick has chocolate milk on it, chances are you have a head gasket leak. I also read something that a garage can put a tester over the coolant fill tank to see if there are any hydrocarbons present. Antifreeze is not a CHO (nor a hamster cell).

You might have a leak at either the water pump or the tstat. It can leak here but with the engine, hot the fluid evaporates and you don't always see drip on the floor.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 02:07 PM
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You can get a dye at the auto parts store and add it to your coolant...it will show up fluorescent with a special set of glasses (usually goes with the kit) and a flashlight. You should be able to see where it's leaking from...The first place I would check is the filler neck/thermostat housing.
 
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