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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Engine coolant disappearing

My 2001 F-250 SD 5.4L 4X4 coolant keeps getting low every few months it is down by a 1/2 gallon, and I don't see any leaks or smell antifreeze,there is no unusual amount of water or vapor coming from the tail pipe,any thoughts would be appreciated.Thank You
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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At this point you need your cooling system pressure checked. It cost a few bucks, but in the long run is probably cheaper than blindly throwing parts at it to solve the issue.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Redford, Thanks for that info, I'll have a friend of mine check the pressure in the system.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Good luck finding the issue. Let us know what you find.
 
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Just uploaded this today. Not even released yet.

You can do the pressure testing yourself if you want.
If your friend can do it no prob, but a shop will charge you. This method is free (except the initial deposit) and you get results in just a few hours, plus the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself.

Checking the Cooling System for Leaks - YouTube
 
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