Coolant system losing coolant

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
37,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLA1962
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I put 2 gallons of coolant in a matter of 4 months. today I overheated, stuck in middle of road, walked and got coolant. reservoir was empty. started to put coolant in and as soon as i was pouring it it all came out from bottom onto road. i let cool down then i put some into radiator to get it to store. then i filled radiator with water there was none and was full month ago, after that stayed at good temperature to got home, then tried to top off coolant and it didn't come out of bottom. what you think? could it be bad radiator cap?
Nov 5, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Yes, it could be but you need to pressure test the system to find the source of the leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

I attached a guide for you to view to do the test. Once you determine the leak, get back to me so we can continue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Roy
Nov 5, 2019 at 3:52 PM