Engine coolant.. leaking?
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Engine coolant.. leaking?
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I've had to completely refill my engine coolant tank twice this month because I opened up the hood and noticed it was bone dry. I'm assuming it'* leaking, but how would I tell the difference between burning it and leaking it?
I just replaced my starter motor a few weeks ago, and it was completely covered in an oily fluid. I suppose it could have been engine coolant. My starter is mounted directly below the engine.
However, my oil level is also low. So how do I determine if I'm leaking engine coolant, oil, both or burning both?
I've had to completely refill my engine coolant tank twice this month because I opened up the hood and noticed it was bone dry. I'm assuming it'* leaking, but how would I tell the difference between burning it and leaking it?
I just replaced my starter motor a few weeks ago, and it was completely covered in an oily fluid. I suppose it could have been engine coolant. My starter is mounted directly below the engine.
However, my oil level is also low. So how do I determine if I'm leaking engine coolant, oil, both or burning both?
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Do you have coolant on the ground? If no, not leaking outside, or only leaking a little. Do you smell a sweet smell? That'* burning coolant. Is it in the engine compartment? If yes, could be leaking on a manifold. If at the tail pipe, your burning it inside the engine. Is your oil milky or foamy? If yes, coolant is in the oil, your leaking inside the engine
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My car is parked in a public lot and moved pretty consistently, so I haven't noticed any on the ground. I'm changing the oil this weekend, so I'll see if it'* milky. The whole area by the starter is absolutely filthy though. If something is leaking it'* getting all over the place.
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