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  1. Join Date
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    #1
    Greetings!

    Ask lang po kasi 2 weeks lang when i put coolant sa car ko naubos agad. My problema kaya? i am using prestone pre mixed collant. Thank you very much

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    Quote Originally Posted by my_nissansentra View Post
    Greetings!

    Ask lang po kasi 2 weeks lang when i put coolant sa car ko naubos agad. My problema kaya? i am using prestone pre mixed collant. Thank you very much
    Check for leaks. Around the water pump.

    Also check with the radiator cap it still seals properly. Replace the cap when rubber seal looks cracked or warped.

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    I'm trying to check po sa leaks parang wala naman kasi my natira pang coolant below minimum na po. Tight naman po ang radiator cap. Hindi naman po frequently use ang car eh. Thank you very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by my_nissansentra View Post
    I'm trying to check po sa leaks parang wala naman kasi my natira pang coolant below minimum na po. Tight naman po ang radiator cap. Hindi naman po frequently use ang car eh. Thank you very much.
    Regarding the radiator cap... tight or not, check the condition of the rubber seal.

    Is the overflow bottle in one piece (no leaks?)

    Have someone check the water pump for tell-tale signs of leaks.

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    #5
    Quote Originally Posted by my_nissansentra View Post
    Greetings!

    Ask lang po kasi 2 weeks lang when i put coolant sa car ko naubos agad. My problema kaya? i am using prestone pre mixed collant. Thank you very much
    walang overheating experience? pagtaas ng temp above normal?

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    #6
    [SIZE=3]Sa mismong radiator ba or sa reservoir/overflow bottle mo inilalagay yung coolant? Anyway, gaya ng sabi nila, check for any leaks around the radiator, reservoir, hoses (especially on the parts where the clamps are applied, rad cap, drain plug, and water pump. It's easy to detect kasi kulay yellow or green ang coolant.[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=3][/SIZE]
    [SIZE=3]Normally, nagkukulang talaga ang water level sa reservoir/overflow bottle, about a half for every week or two or more, depending on the kind of driving. Mid day traffics will amplify water loss. The important thing is your car doesn't overheat.[/SIZE]

ang bilis maubos coolant pls advise