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Old 10-09-2006, 02:10 PM
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Question Slow coolant leak?

I have noticed this past summer I had to add about a quart of coolant every month. My question is what would cause a slow coolant leak and where would be good locations to check for leaks.

I have a 99 AWD astro van.

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Old 10-09-2006, 05:48 PM
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Re: Slow coolant leak?

Water pump is where I would start. Look for a trail of deposits going up the lower radiator hose.
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Old 10-09-2006, 05:59 PM
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Re: Slow coolant leak?

Ok I will check there first, thanks.

p.s. You should paint the trim on your house and send the city a bill...and then sue them when they don't pay it.
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Re: Slow coolant leak?

Naah.... I've got other plans....

No need to waste the paint on my house.
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Old 10-09-2006, 10:14 PM
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Re: Slow coolant leak?

check the lower radiator hose too. I had a pinhole in mine that only leaked under pressure. how it got in that particular location I can't imagine.
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Re: Slow coolant leak?

I found my slow leak was where the control arm went into the heater control valve.

What did you find??
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