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Search Auto Parts Search Car using a gallon of water per day Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting kissa03 New User Feb 21, 2013, 2:10 PM Post #1 of 4 (1808 views) Car using a gallon of water per day Sign In 2006 Suzuki Forenza 147,000 miles unsure of motor size. My car gets hot its registers about half way on the temp gauge and heater wont work. When we fill up the reservior with water it uses it and the heater starts working no visable leaks. Uses about a gallon per day nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Feb 21, 2013, 4:27 PM Post #2 of 4 (1768 views) Re: Car using a gallon of water per day Sign In You need to pressure test it to find the leak. I hope you aren't using straight water. I can see it would be expensive to jump coolant in it every day, but you will cause other expensive problems running on just water. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 24, 2013, 3:05 PM Post #3 of 4 (1732 views) Re: Car using a gallon of water per day Sign In Ditto - do not use plain water unless you are stuck in nowhere and your life is a stake from some stream to get going again. A gallon a day will be found, trust me and the sooner the better no matter what or why it's losing that much. THAT'S A LOT! Tom MarineGrunt Enthusiast Feb 24, 2013, 9:20 PM Post #4 of 4 (1703 views) Re: Car using a gallon of water per day Sign In If it's using a gallon a day it's going somewhere and you need to find it. As Nick suggested, you really need to pressure test it. If you don't have a pressure tester most parts stores have a loaner program. You just put a deposit down and get that back when you return the tool. My local Carquest loans tools and all they need is a name and phone number. Since it's losing a gallon a day I would think that with the vehicle running you would be able to see where it's leaking. What I always did before I got a pressure tester is jack the vehicle up and look up top and underneath. I'd also check the ground and that would sometimes give me a general idea of where to look. That doesn't always work because since the cooling system is under pressure it can spray from one area and reach the other side of the engine compartment. If you do check with the engine running be careful. Use jack stands if lifting the vehicle, watch for moving parts such as fans and belts, and watch for exhaust. Double check to make sure the vehicle is supported properly and make sure the emergency brake is on. They also make a dye you can add to the cooling system. You then use a black light in order for the dye to really light up. You can get the dye and light in a kit for about $25.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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