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Old 02-02-2003 | 08:46 PM
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Default In 3 days.. my car uses all its coolent..

anyone have any ideas on what the problem is ? I have a 99 integra GS. I never had this problem until recently..
Old 02-02-2003 | 09:00 PM
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question 1: is it burning it or leaking it?
Old 02-02-2003 | 09:13 PM
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i would check for leaking.
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I dont think its leaking. My car never leaves any wetspots.
Old 02-03-2003 | 01:42 PM
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when the car is warmed up, what color is the exhaust smoke and what does it smell like???


were you doing some racing prior to this????
Old 02-03-2003 | 01:43 PM
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you could also check your oil to see if anything but oil is in it.....ie...antifreze.
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Originally posted by jeff
when the car is warmed up, what color is the exhaust smoke and what does it smell like???


were you doing some racing prior to this????
Everything seems normal.. no color.. and it has no unusual smell to it.. what else can it be ?
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BTW thanks guys for helping me out
Old 02-04-2003 | 10:39 PM
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When you say it's using all the coolant, how are you determining this? Is the car overheatting?
Old 02-04-2003 | 10:41 PM
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Originally posted by ant6177
When you say it's using all the coolant, how are you determining this? Is the car overheatting?
yeah is your car overheating?
or is your overfill tank emptying?
also are you sure your radiator is filled and there is no air bubbles in your line
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