I put antifreeze in my radiator and drove it for two days and have to put more antifreeze and water what does this mean

I drive a mistsubishi galant and I put antifreeze in my radiator and drove it for two days and had to put more antifreeze and water what does this mean

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It would be best to pressure test the cooling system for leaks but it might be that there was an airlock still in the system wich bleed itself out causing the water level to drop a bit.

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Brian Greer

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Posted on Dec 18, 2008

SOURCE: Steam from front end of car

FIRST, THE STEAM IS A INDICATION THAT YOU DO HAVE A LEAK. CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT THE OVERFLOW TANK ISN'T THE CULPRIT. SECOND, IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA WITH COLD WEATHER YOU SHOULD DEFINATLY HAVE ANTIFREEZE IN THE ENGINE SO THAT THE WATER DOESN'T FREEZE. IT COULD ALSO BE A FAULTY HOSE. TRY TO LET THE ENGINE WARM UP AND LEAVE IT RUNNING WHILE YOU CHASE DOWN THE LEAK. START WHERE THE STEAM IS COMING FROM.

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 05, 2009

SOURCE: antifreeze/coolantleak

Could be leaking on the inside, head gasket is a possibility. A bad gasket lets coolant into the combustion chamber and burn with the fuel and you will never see it on the ground. Yes, coolant will burn, I've seen it as I was grabbing a fire extinguisher.

Anonymous

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Posted on May 08, 2009

SOURCE: water from radiator is boiling over to antifreeze

That is what the over flow reservoir is for. But if it is a lot of water than it could be a problem. If the engine runs hot and overheats from time to time and adding coolant does not help than there is something wrong. Just monitor the engine temp for a time to see if it is getting hot.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 01, 2009

SOURCE: Car overheated and dumped antifreeze.

it could be soft water plug or lower rad. hose

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 16, 2010

SOURCE: i have water leaking problem i installed brand new radiator but..

Does the vehicle have white smoke from exhaust while running? If so could have a head gasket leaking or cracked cylinder head. Pressure test the cooling system, you may be able to find a leak

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