coolant issues

[Lawn Guyland]

last week, i noticed my coolant was very low. i filled it up, and last night i went to check everything before heading to RC later today and the container was empty again. i filled it back up...but i obviously have a leak of some kind. the car hasn't overheated, it only went up a bit last week and that was when i noticed it was low. oil is good, and no white smoke coming from my exhaust.

[Burton58]

Keep an eye on the temp and check for leaks underneath every time you get in it. Also check for any wetness in the engine bay near the thermo, rad cap hoses or radiator

[Lawn Guyland]

temp has always been good...but ill check everything else later today...i just got nervous bc i have to drive it to RC tonight

[customcreationsllc]

what vehicle?

I wouldn't be to scared to drive it just keep it topped off.
Keep an eye on the temp

sometimes you need a pressure pump to find leaks.
Sometimes they just leak under pressure and turns into steam so you never see a puddle.

Worst case it is a head gasket but they usually cause the coolant hoses to get very hard very quick.

If it a 2000 and up 4.0L open up the oil cap and look in when it is hot if you see green bubbles you have cracked head.

If you really need a ride I might be able to give you a ride.

~Justin

[Lawn Guyland]

its my 04 WJ...checked the oil last night, no issues whatsoever.

i think ill be fine but thanks!

[customcreationsllc]

The 4.0L are known for cracking when the head cracks it just so happens to be right under the oil cap.
So if you open the cap in look in if you see green the head is cracked.

It might need to be hot to build a little pressure.

Coolant leaks are just one of those things that you need to clean it off and take a good look. Hose, Clamps, radiator water pump, etc. then the not so easy to figure out. Heater core, usually smell or steam when you put the heat on.
Heads are always tricky.

If the leak is slow enough you shouldn't have an issue.

I can take a quick look at Rausch.
Or bring it by the shop in Trumbull one night I work. (mon, wed)

[Burton58]

4.7 v8

[customcreationsllc]

hope it is not the radiator those are a royal pain on the V8s.

[XJ1701]

i had same problem, my guess is heater core.

[Lawn Guyland]

it's the radiator going to put a new one in this weekend

[92xjlaredo]

it's the radiator going to put a new one in this weekend

heh, you kiddin...radiator is WAY better than having to do some other things should be easy enough! just keep a gallon of coolant with you in case it gets too low. Grimace does the same thing except never loses it in the reservoir... just seems to magically evaporate, havent been able to find it yet...but once a week i put a couple splashes into the radiator and good for a week or so haha

[hoggie101]

I work for food if you need help

[Lawn Guyland]

I work for food if you need help

if the forecast changes for saturday we'll be working on it at our house. come on by! i'll let you know what time we are gonna do it.

[HeavyMetal]

ill supply food and whatever beer

[DizzDizz]

If the weather is shitty we can use my shop on Sunday.