ok so i changed cap. it stopped for 2 months. then now very minor coolant is coming out. i havent added any coolant since april 14 2017. i have a leak by def header so thats why. but the overflow coming out cap what is the cause? like i said its super minor. truck dont overheat, no loss power. nada. just trying to see reasons. 2012 cascadia dd15
coolant coming out overflow
Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by 4noReason, Jul 7, 2017.
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Usually coolant coming out of the overflow means head gasket time.
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hmm. i mean it leaks minor out the cap. but isnt there more signs to a gasket bust? jeez its only 600k. so early
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Could be a small crack in the reservoir. They like to do that. A pressure test would tell you.
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maybe. i dont know if im crazy. but on thursday i smelt a vinegar kind of smell. did not smell it today. so.....idk if its a head or not.
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Unfortunately these Post-Emission Engines constantly run so hot that Head Gaskets problems are the norm, if you reached 600k without any problems, consider yourself blessed.RefMata Thanks this.
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one way to test is to to the bottle test. stick the overflow tube in a bottle and tape it to the truck and see how much coolant it blows out. or you can take a bottle with water in it and stick the tube in it with the engine running and if it make bubble the you might have a head problem. there is also a small posibility the the air compressor is putting pressure in the system.
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Invest in another rad cap looking at where it was made, china made wont last long?
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ya i tested it like you said. no bubbles. no white smoke. no power loss. no oil mixing. no engine lights. idk if this normal but i added a pic to seeRideandrepair Thanks this.
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is that little hole on side normal? i think its cap or the tank itself
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