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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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I checked my antifreeze and it was low! The bottel was empty. Is the the head gasket leaking?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 02:16 AM
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That's possible
Have you pressurized the system to check for leaks?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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No it is snowing or raining! I hate winter! At work I looked for leaks and found thr hose clamp is wet. Nothing around the motor. Oil is ok. Stinks.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Is it wet inside the cab? Heater core maybe?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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No nothing. I filled it to the cold level. It took about one quart. It was just below the add level.
My 2005 F350 6.0 diesel pushed the antifreeze out of the bottle and it was all over plus the smell.
Next week I will do a pressure test at work.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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Check for line leaks
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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If the above posts don't help you find the issue it could be a possible water pump failure. Remove the serpentine belt and turn the water pump my hand, if leaking you will see it come from the weep hole on bottom.
 

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