If you are having a similar problem you my want to to what I did. I got a bottle of coolant dye from Lordco, ($4.19) and put it in the radiator and ran it for a while. When it drips I will use a UV light to see if its from the coolant system or if it is oil. My oil is pretty clean so its hard for me to tell what it is. I tightened up a few bolts on the oilpan as well. I will leave it overnight and if the drips show up on the UV light I know its a coolant system issue. Once I get it diagnosed I will follow up as per Glann's suggestion.
Thanks Glenn. Good point! The thing I don't like about dealerships is you don't get to talk to the technician. Be nice to talk to them and discuss issues rather than just a receptionist. I appreciate your suggestion. Thanks again
It has about the same color as the coolant so I am wondering if that it what it is. I have a manual transmission and not sure if that makes a difference. I think tomorrow I will check the transmission fluid levels and see how it is. I'd like to do a coolant pressure test to see if it drops but don't have the tools for it. I also understand you can put dye into your coolant and see where it is leaking from. I just wish I had a good mechanic to take it too. My father was a master mechanic and could fix anything but he passed many years ago. He taught me a few things and I have his tools but there is much I can't do. I hope I can do a few diagnostics and find a good mechanic here. Thanks for the input as I appreciate it.
Thanks BeRad. I'll check them out
Mark
Great news Sam. Nice to catch a break sometimes!!!
Mark
Sam
If you are having a similar problem you my want to to what I did. I got a bottle of coolant dye from Lordco, ($4.19) and put it in the radiator and ran it for a while. When it drips I will use a UV light to see if its from the coolant system or if it is oil. My oil is pretty clean so its hard for me to tell what it is. I tightened up a few bolts on the oilpan as well. I will leave it overnight and if the drips show up on the UV light I know its a coolant system issue. Once I get it diagnosed I will follow up as per Glann's suggestion.
Mark
Thanks Glenn. Good point! The thing I don't like about dealerships is you don't get to talk to the technician. Be nice to talk to them and discuss issues rather than just a receptionist. I appreciate your suggestion. Thanks again
Mark
Thanks Sam
It has about the same color as the coolant so I am wondering if that it what it is. I have a manual transmission and not sure if that makes a difference. I think tomorrow I will check the transmission fluid levels and see how it is. I'd like to do a coolant pressure test to see if it drops but don't have the tools for it. I also understand you can put dye into your coolant and see where it is leaking from. I just wish I had a good mechanic to take it too. My father was a master mechanic and could fix anything but he passed many years ago. He taught me a few things and I have his tools but there is much I can't do. I hope I can do a few diagnostics and find a good mechanic here. Thanks for the input as I appreciate it.
Mark