I'm having constant problems with changing coolant levels.
In November I put in a new radiator, flushed the system, and put in new 50/50. Everything was fine, but I kept noticing coolant dripping on the ground from the overflow spout on the reservoir. There was an excessive amount in the jug, but the radiator level was fine. So I lowerd the coolant level to the cold line and everything seemed alright.
Three weeks ago I drove 35 miles and I let the car sit for three days. Hopped in it and the low coolant light was on. I didn't add anything; the jug was empty, but the radiator level was fine, so I drove home 35 miles. I let it sit a day and the level rose between the cold and hot lines.
Two weeks ago the jug was about empty, so I added 50/50 to the cold line when the motor was stone cold for days. I checked it yesturday and the level was an inch above the cold line. Then I discovered a coolant puddle below the bellhousing area. I started the car up, moved it back 10 feet, and shut it off - ran no longer than 30 seconds. I went out and checked it out this evening and the level is almost to the hot line with the radiator level fine.
I'm sorry for the long post, but I wanted to include the details because I'm baffled by this. Thanks for any help!
In November I put in a new radiator, flushed the system, and put in new 50/50. Everything was fine, but I kept noticing coolant dripping on the ground from the overflow spout on the reservoir. There was an excessive amount in the jug, but the radiator level was fine. So I lowerd the coolant level to the cold line and everything seemed alright.
Three weeks ago I drove 35 miles and I let the car sit for three days. Hopped in it and the low coolant light was on. I didn't add anything; the jug was empty, but the radiator level was fine, so I drove home 35 miles. I let it sit a day and the level rose between the cold and hot lines.
Two weeks ago the jug was about empty, so I added 50/50 to the cold line when the motor was stone cold for days. I checked it yesturday and the level was an inch above the cold line. Then I discovered a coolant puddle below the bellhousing area. I started the car up, moved it back 10 feet, and shut it off - ran no longer than 30 seconds. I went out and checked it out this evening and the level is almost to the hot line with the radiator level fine.
I'm sorry for the long post, but I wanted to include the details because I'm baffled by this. Thanks for any help!