Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 So my car is just drinking coolant and I have no idea why. (well maybe...) I took some pictures. I have even larger pictures (6000x4000) if that helps http://upurs.us/image/50461.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50462.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50463.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50464.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50465.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50466.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50468.jpeg http://upurs.us/image/50469.jpeghttp://upurs.us/image/50470.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ummm...is your radiator cracked? lol. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Take off the undertray. It's probably a crack in the radiator, or one of the hoses is leaking, probably upper if it's under the intake diverter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2013 BTW I'm only laughing because from what you were describing earlier this would be a super easy fix! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ummm...is your radiator cracked? lol. BTW I'm only laughing because from what you were describing earlier this would be a super easy fix! Hey man, take it easy... I'm new to the legacy and this whole "working on your own car thing" I'm only 18... Still doesn't solve the oil consumption issue. I really hope its a old pcv valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Jack it up, use jack stands, get a Phillips screw driver and a 12mm socket and socket wrench and a flash light and find where there are drips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Jack it up, use jack stands, get a Phillips screw driver and a 12mm socket and socket wrench and a flash light and find where there are drips I will probably do that tonight, I have to go work at 3. It's already jack'd up but I don't want to take it all apart considering I have work. Is it okay for me to drive it still? assuming that I keep and eye on the coolant levels and temp gauge. (about a 10-15 min drive to work.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I wouldn't if you have a choice. But if you MUST, make sure you kill it if the temp gauge starts to go over half. You will most likely have a catastrophic failure the longer you drive it with a leak though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I wouldn't if you have a choice. But if you MUST, make sure you kill it if the temp gauge starts to go over half. You will most likely have a catastrophic failure the longer you drive it with a leak though. I will give my dad a call and see if he can come home early so I can take the van... fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Too bad you weren't local, I'd give you hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Too bad you weren't local, I'd give you hand. Minnesota isn't to far! haha, I appreciate the online help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 23, 2013 I Donated Share Posted July 23, 2013 OH come on. I have driven with a radiator leak before. Just keep a couple of gallons of pre-mixed coolant in the back. Add as needed if the temp gauge goes above halfway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 OH come on. I have driven with a radiator leak before. Just keep a couple of gallons of pre-mixed coolant in the back. Add as needed if the temp gauge goes above halfway. Hey man, take it easy... I'm new to the legacy and this whole "working on your own car thing" I'm only 18... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2013 Not trying to give you a hard time Rush--from the look of things this is good compared to a head gasket issue, that's all I'm sayin! BTW, don't go removing the radiator caps to add coolant if needed when everything is at operating temperature--you'll end up burning yourself. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Not trying to give you a hard time Rush--from the look of things this is good compared to a head gasket issue, that's all I'm sayin! BTW, don't go removing the radiator caps to add coolant if needed when everything is at operating temperature--you'll end up burning yourself. Okay brace yourselfs I'm going to sound like an idiot here. Wait where do I add the coolant? the radiator? Not that yellow cap that says coolant on it? Hey man, take it easy... I'm new to the legacy and this whole "working on your own car thing" I'm only 18... I'm about to put this quote in my sig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 When it's cold you should add right to your radiator. But if you open the cap when it's hot..... Maybe i shouldn't tell you.... Try it... Keep your face away though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 23, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 23, 2013 You should tell him. You'll burn the shit out of yourself, that's what. You don't add coolant when the engine is at operating temp (or even overheating). You have to pull over and wait for it to cool down a bit, then carefully remove the cap and add coolant. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 When it's cold you should add right to your radiator. But if you open the cap when it's hot..... Maybe i shouldn't tell you.... Try it... Keep your face away though. I know not to do that. I'm new but not that dumb... You should tell him. You'll burn the shit out of yourself, that's what. You don't add coolant when the engine is at operating temp (or even overheating). You have to pull over and wait for it to cool down a bit, then carefully remove the cap and add coolant. I checked the radiator this morning and it was full... but the container next to it with the yellow cap that says "coolant" on it had drained almost all the way down to low in 1 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero1 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 You don't add coolant directly to the radiator. When the engine is cold, add coolant to the turbo coolant reservoir as needed and then fill the overflow reservoir to about halfway between the low and max. Unless you're flushing the coolant system you have no reason to pop the radiator cap on our cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 You don't add coolant directly to the radiator. When the engine is cold, add coolant to the turbo coolant reservoir as needed and then fill the overflow reservoir to about halfway between the low and max. Unless you're flushing the coolant system you have no reason to pop the radiator cap on our cars. Thank you for clear that up. Where is the turbo coolant reservoir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 23, 2013 I Donated Share Posted July 23, 2013 My "oh come on" was directed to JermTheElf. It is perfectly safe to drive the car with a slow coolant leak (well, safe for the car, not necessarily for the environment ) as long as you keep careful track of the temp gauge. As for opening the radiator cap, if the system loses enough coolant that the temp gauge rises, the system will no longer be under pressure, and opening the cap while hot should not present a problem. (Ask me how I know... ) I would still use gloves or a towel to open the cap, and open the cap slowly, but that should be safe, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 23, 2013 I Donated Share Posted July 23, 2013 You don't add coolant directly to the radiator. When the engine is cold, add coolant to the turbo coolant reservoir as needed and then fill the overflow reservoir to about halfway between the low and max. Unless you're flushing the coolant system you have no reason to pop the radiator cap on our cars. I disagree with this too. If you are truly low on coolant, add directly to the radiator, squeezing the upper radiator hose frequently to remove air bubbles. If you are a little low (as it sounds like Rush600 is now), absolutely, it is unnecessary to add to the radiator. But saying categorically that "you have no reason to pop the radiator cap" unless you are flushing coolant is inaccurate, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush600 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I disagree with this too. If you are truly low on coolant, add directly to the radiator, squeezing the upper radiator hose frequently to remove air bubbles. If you are a little low (as it sounds like Rush600 is now), absolutely, it is unnecessary to add to the radiator. But saying categorically that "you have no reason to pop the radiator cap" unless you are flushing coolant is inaccurate, IMO. You don't add coolant directly to the radiator. When the engine is cold, add coolant to the turbo coolant reservoir as needed and then fill the overflow reservoir to about halfway between the low and max. Unless you're flushing the coolant system you have no reason to pop the radiator cap on our cars. You should tell him. You'll burn the shit out of yourself, that's what. You don't add coolant when the engine is at operating temp (or even overheating). You have to pull over and wait for it to cool down a bit, then carefully remove the cap and add coolant. :spin::spin: I guess I will just be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Add coolant to the overflow bottle on the side of the radiator. I think another trick was to not put the radiator cap on very tight. That worked back in the 70's not sure it will today. The system won't build much pressure and the leak may be slower. Normally that get's filled when cold to the low level line, when hot the level will raise on its own. As the engine cools the coolant will get pulled back into the radiator. After you get the radiator replaced, jack up the right front corner of the car as high as you can. Remove the cap fromt he turbo coolant tank, start the engine and cycle the heater on. Watch air bubbles come out of the tank, top it off as necessary. you may want to squeeze the hoses to help. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 23, 2013 I Donated Share Posted July 23, 2013 :spin::spin: I guess I will just be careful How's this: don't open the radiator cap unless your temp gauge is rising significantly above halfway. At that point it is probably safe and may be necessary. Otherwise, add to the overflow tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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