My coolant in my car keeps continually draining after a m...
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sprinkles08
350 days ago
Hello and welcome to JustAnswer!
I am sorry to hear you are having problems with your vehicle.
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If the cooling system continually goes low then you have a leak, whether it's internal or external. Possible causes include hoses, the radiator, heater core, and depending on what engine you have you could have a timing cover leak, the thermostat, oil cooler; any component that has coolant running through it could leak.
What should be done is closely inspect all components for an external leak. If none is found then testing can be done to see if there is an internal engine issue.
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Customer
350 days ago
Do you think auto zone can run a diagnostic test. Would I have to go to an actual mechanic for that kind of testthank you for your insight and knowledge
sprinkles08
350 days ago
Autozone doesn't usually perform any testing other than [batteries](/topics-battery-dodge/), charging, reading codes, and other simple items like that. You'd most likely need to see a shop if you're unable to do the work yourself.
Customer
350 days ago
Ok thank youBut it's not normal to have to fill the coolant every month right ?Even if it's a older car ?
sprinkles08
350 days ago
No, it isn't normal to have to continually add coolant.
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