Find out where the leak is.. then fix it.
FILL COOLANT TO CORRECT LEVEL.RAISE HOOD.CRANK ENGINE LET IT IDLE UNTIL COOLANT GET HOT.AND THERMOSTAT OPEN.THEN TURN OFF ENGINE.CHECK ALL HOSES FOR LEAKS.CHECK RADIATOR FOR LEAKS.CHECK AROUND INTAKE AREA.ALSO CHECK ENGINE OIL.IF IT LOOK MILKY.YOU HAVE HEAD GASKET LEAK.IF YOU SEE NO LEAKS.YOU COULD HAVE TOO MUCH WATER THAN COOLANT.YOU NEED 50/50 MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND WATER. .
Considering it's age we can probably rule out any head gasket problems because also, you haven't mentioned any rough running problems. So, I would say you might have a water pump shaft seal that is going. This often only shows up while you are driving so you don't get to see it. But, if you place a piece of clean cardboard under the front section of the motor overnight, while it cools it will leak a few indicative drops. At least you'll see or not see if it's the water pump.Also grab a flashight and check all the heater hoses while the engine is running, for a pinhole. This is not at all uncommon. Look for telltale signs of green or red coolant left behind.
Do you see coolant leaking anywhere? do you smell coolant fumes in your exhaust?if both no it is probably the heater core one trick is to add radiator treatment that seals leaks inside the cooling system including the heater core prestone has one, just follow directions carefully no shortcuts it could fix the problem.let me know.
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