Why is my antifreeze gone overnight??

Question

Early this week i had noticed my steering was very hard,then my my coolant light came on so i looked in my coolant tank and it was empty.I put a whole gallon of coolant in it and the next morning it was gone.I popped the hood and i see coolant leaking from the bottom of the car.Can anyone tell me what happened and what this problem is and how much it would be to fix??

Answer 1

Here's what ya do....

1. Refill cooling system
2. Start car and let it reach operating temperature
3. Open hood and look for the leak
4. Repair

Answer 2

As described in previous answers, there could be a possibility of a small pinhole leak, however, beware of stopleak tablets and formulations! For the cheap small fix now, could cost you a fortune later. If, at normal operating temperature, you notice a wet or dark spotting on the front or rear of the radiator, there are metal fabrication/repair shops that can actually weld the pinhole without risking the inevitable clog from tablets or stopleak formulations. However, look around the engine compartment, follow all hoses to and from the radiator, check around the heads (from top to bottom) Intake, valve cover, head, block, oil pan), and check around the block (specifically the freeze plugs). Freeze plugs look like round caps turned inside out and stuffed into the block (near the bottom or oil pan). If you notice a leak around these points, they are rather simple to fix, and a reputable shop should charge no more than 1 to 2 hours labor for this service. Any leaks around the head (remember, top to bottom-intake, valve cover, head...) should be inspected immediately.. theres the possibility of either a blown head gasket ($15-45.00+2-4hrs labor/generally) or worse yet, a warped head ($150-500+ +2-6 hrs labor depending on severity)... Theres more sources, but generally thats where it is most commonly from..I know it's lengthy, but, hope it helps!! Sun

Answer 3

It could be a very small pin hole -- these can be fix with a tablet/liquid added to the coolant tank. This is only for very small leaks after you have checked the obvious hose and clamps.

Try a product like JB Weld -- there are many others on the market.

Answer 4

It could be a pinhole in a hose, but should notice some fluid on the ground under your car after it sits all night. You need to check your oil and see if there is water in the oil. You may have a cracked head on the engine and that will let the antifreeze in the crankcase with the oil. Major problem. If this is your problem you will need to rebuild the engine or drop another one in.

Answer 5

If your steering got hard it could be your water pump went bad and there for causing your belt to go bad so you lost your power steering. I would assume your water pump is the real problem but you will need a new belt as well. DON'T DRIVE THE CAR! Get it towed unless you live less than a block away from the shop. Good luck and I hope this helps

Answer 6

check clamp on lower radiator hose thats would be the first place to check since there is no pressure built up when you added the coolant it cant leak from higher up

Answer 7

good question till you artwork it out positioned water in it is going to artwork just to no longer boot as coolant on a warm day. i might have guessed water pump earlier yet you reported you replaced it the coolant went someplace? how relating to the passenger area floor from a foul heater center? or did you utilize a rebuilt water pump? in many cases cases the rebuilt ones leak too. i purchase new water pumps whilst ever achieveable. save attempting to be certain the place that water is going good luck.

Answer 8

it could be a pin hole, hes right, try a sealant tablet.

it could also be

A) a cracked radiator
B) A Warped resevoir
or worst case
C) You need a new thermostat

Answer 9

some little wise @ss kid is drinking it.

Answer 10

you hava daft