Coolant dissapearing????
#1
Coolant dissapearing????
As you can tell by my name I have a 2001 2500HD with the 6.0L. My question is why do I keep losing coolant. I lose about a 1/2 inch in the resevoir every 2-3 weeks. There is not obvios signs of smoke so can't tell where the leak may be coming from. I have had it to the dealer and they cannot figure it out either.
Any suggestions????
I haul a 25ft. 5th wheel and am going to be taking a long road trip in Oct. I need to get this figured out.
Thanks,
Chris
Any suggestions????
I haul a 25ft. 5th wheel and am going to be taking a long road trip in Oct. I need to get this figured out.
Thanks,
Chris
#2
RE: Coolant dissapearing????
There were a few bad cylinder head castings on the 5.3L and 4.8L engines back then but none on the 6.0L that I am aware of.
The most likely cause of coolant consumption is a bad head gasket.
The most likely cause of coolant consumption is a bad head gasket.
#3
RE: Coolant dissapearing????
Also you can check the intake gasket at the rear of the engine at one of the rearmost coolant ports,they sometimes only leak under pressure.
#6
RE: Coolant dissapearing????
I have a 01 5.3 water pump waschange but still add coolant every month or so no visible leak, no smoke and plugs look good. So where is it going?
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