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Old 03-14-2013, 06:25 PM
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Coolant leak.

I have a 05 rx8, its leaking coolant, looks like its leaking from the over flow hose cause i see coolant all over in that area. what might that cause it and how can i fix it?
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check your rad and try unplugging it
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What do you mean unplug it? like remove the radiator?
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How much coolant are you losing? I would start by replacing the cap.
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Losing a lot. Almost to where it's empty. I already changed the cap. But that hasn't worked.
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check the bottle itself.
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