Loss of Coolant
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Loss of Coolant
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inspect the radiator. Is the radiator leaking? |
Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3 |
| 2 | Repair the radiator as necessary. Is a loss of coolant still evident? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the radiator cap. Is the radiator cap faulty? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | System OK |
| 5 | Inspect the following components:
Is the coolant recovery reservoir or the hose leaking? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Replace the reservoir or the hose. Is a loss of coolant still evident? |
Go to Step 7 | System OK |
| 7 | Inspect the following components:
Is any damage evident? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Repair or replace the components as necessary in order to correct the leak. Is a loss of coolant still evident? |
Go to Step 9 | System OK |
| 9 | Inspect the water pump seal. Is the water pump seal leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Replace the water pump. Is a loss of coolant still evident? |
Go to Step 11 | System OK |
| 11 | Inspect the water pump sealing surface. Is the water pump O-Ring leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | Replace the O-Ring. Is a loss of coolant still evident? |
- | System OK |
| 13 | Inspect the cylinder block, cylinder head and gasket surface. Is the cylinder block, cylinder head or gasket leaking? |
Go to Step 14 | System OK |
| 14 | Repair or replace the components as necessary in order to correct the leak. Is a loss of coolant still evident? |
- | System OK |