low engine coolant
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From: Nova Scotia, Canada
low engine coolant
I just bought a 1998 F150 with a 4.6 liter v8 with 42000 kms. I noticed the coolant was low so I added almost two gallons of coolant.
Is this normal?
Where did this stuff go?
When I don't go far there is a bit of white goop under the oil filler cap but nothing unusual considering I only drive probaably 7 miles to work' and the temperature has been constantly between 0 and -15 C.
There is also nothing on the dipstick or the pcv valvle.
Is this normal?
Where did this stuff go?
When I don't go far there is a bit of white goop under the oil filler cap but nothing unusual considering I only drive probaably 7 miles to work' and the temperature has been constantly between 0 and -15 C.
There is also nothing on the dipstick or the pcv valvle.
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From: Houston, Texas
That isnt normal at all. You have a leak somewhere....
Also, you should not be adding pure coolant.....there should also be some water in there as well (deionized water is best) and the amount is dependent on the climate where you live.
Also, you should not be adding pure coolant.....there should also be some water in there as well (deionized water is best) and the amount is dependent on the climate where you live.
