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What's the best way to test for coolant leaks

This is a discussion on What's the best way to test for coolant leaks within the General Tech Discussion forums, part of the W Body Tech category; When my 06 gets good and warmed up then shut off there is a strong smell of burned coolant. I ...

  1. 10-28-2012 #1
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    Default What's the best way to test for coolant leaks

    When my 06 gets good and warmed up then shut off there is a strong smell of burned coolant. I had to add coolant when I first bought it last spring but haven't had to since (guessing minor leak?), so what is the best way to find out where i'm getting the smell from
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks

    Pressure test the cooling system with a pressure tester. It can be picked up at a parts store.
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks

    Never used one pretty easy or not
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks

    Put adapter on radiator. Pump it up...like putting air in a bike tire. Wait for leaks.
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks

    looks like this.



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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks

    Quote Originally Posted by scottydoggs View Post
    looks like this.


    You have a funny looking penis pump.
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks

    19 psi all day lol

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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks

    Easy enough
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks

    hahaha , that cold hitman.... but funny !!!!
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    Default Re: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks

    i need to check that also .
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