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High miler losing water #2950871
08/05/21 09:41 PM
08/05/21 09:41 PM
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Kern Dog Offline OP
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My 2007 Ram 1500 has 366,000 miles and still runs great. It uses oil and isn't quite as peppy as it once was but it is still going.
Last year I replaced the radiator because I spotted some crystallized coolant on some of the tubes at the edge of the tanks.
Since then, I still have to add water to the radiator. It doesn't leak when it is running. There is no steam coming from the exhaust pipes. I do notice some wetness under the truck in the morning, no more than a couple of ounces and not every day. I do see A/C condensation dripping sometimes.
Even with it on a car lift, I have never seen it drip from anywhere. There are a few small streaks on the engine block below the heads but again, it is never wet there.
I thought that I could have leaking head gaskets but with no steam from the exhaust and no difference in how the exhaust smells, I can't be confident that there is a leak there.
I guess a leak down test would be a good suggestion. Maybe a cooling system pressure test too.
Any other suggestions?

Re: High miler losing water [Re: Kern Dog] #2950889
08/05/21 10:35 PM
08/05/21 10:35 PM
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You can get a dye to put in your coolant. That can make a pressure test definitely show a leak. Probably not leaking into the cylinders as you would get high coolant pressure. If no external leaks a visible, maybe pull the plugs and borescope the cylinders for coolant anyways. Does your oil look good? Hopefully it's not ending up in the oil pan.

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Re: High miler losing water [Re: 440_Offroader] #2950974
08/06/21 09:45 AM
08/06/21 09:45 AM
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Water pumps like to weep after the engine cools down and the pressure releases. Most pumps will never leak when under pressure. Look at a replacement pump for the weep hole location then watch your truck in that area. I think your pump has an odd weep hole location.







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