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Subject:Re: mystery of the missing coolant
From:Hector Zapata
Date:Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:31:01 -0700

> I'm losing coolant while parked.  Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant
> level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but when I check
> again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry,
> like all of the coolant has evaporated.  I've felt around the seems of the
> tank for drips but haven't felt any.  Any thoughts?

Check out what type of hose you're using from the cap to the refill tank. I
had the one used for gasoline, and these rot, and leak in a way that is
difficult to detect. I you have them, check them to see if they are hard and
brittle. I had this problem with our Jetta, and discovered the cause by
accidentally squeezing a coolant hose, the small hose from the expansion
tank was "sweating" coolant, no drips. Replace those with regular rubber
hose.

Hector

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