That ain't nothing,I got 195,000 on my chevy. 5.3 vortek.
Cr0ck1, you better say your prayers. Sounds to me like the intake manifold gasket is goin. Crappy part of it is that it's made of plastic, and usually fails from the inside first, so if you don't notice anything except low antifreeze levels, it may have failed on the outer seal first. If you can smell it, it could be a small leak that only shows up when the engine is warmed up, and then it evaporates not showing a leak or anything. i chased one on my first F150 until we figured out where it was coming from. Been lucky on my F250 though. 52K in 4 years, and no major issues except bad hubs in the front twice. Too bad they don't make aftermarket ones.
Cr0ck1, you better say your prayers. Sounds to me like the intake manifold gasket is goin. Crappy part of it is that it's made of plastic, and usually fails from the inside first, so if you don't notice anything except low antifreeze levels, it may have failed on the outer seal first. If you can smell it, it could be a small leak that only shows up when the engine is warmed up, and then it evaporates not showing a leak or anything. i chased one on my first F150 until we figured out where it was coming from. Been lucky on my F250 though. 52K in 4 years, and no major issues except bad hubs in the front twice. Too bad they don't make aftermarket ones.
no idea what it is.. no drips on the floor, just a smell of anti freeze once in a while. and i fill the reserve up after a big trip, It runs great..
Im told to get some dye to put in the antifreeze and run the car then check where its glowing to see where its leaking from.. the whole engin and compartment is dry as a bone and under the car is dry also.
Then it's definitely a leak on the outer seal. The best way to check it is when it's warmed up but not totally hot. If it's too hot, it will boil off before you can find the leak. It has to be warmed up enough for the thermostat to open, then you'll see it, unless it's on the back. Either way, as long as you don't use more than a gallon or so a month, I wouldn't worry about it too much, but if you're losing more than that, you might want to consider getting the intake manifold gasket replaced. I'll warn ya though, it ain't cheap, unless you do it yourself. Mine cost me $1200 for a $35 part, cus they have to remove all that new fangled crap on the top of the motor.
Then it's definitely a leak on the outer seal. The best way to check it is when it's warmed up but not totally hot. If it's too hot, it will boil off before you can find the leak. It has to be warmed up enough for the thermostat to open, then you'll see it, unless it's on the back. Either way, as long as you don't use more than a gallon or so a month, I wouldn't worry about it too much, but if you're losing more than that, you might want to consider getting the intake manifold gasket replaced. I'll warn ya though, it ain't cheap, unless you do it yourself. Mine cost me $1200 for a $35 part, cus they have to remove all that new fangled crap on the top of the motor.
well im going to get that dye and put it in the radiator and see where the leak is coming from.. sucks.
