Low on coolant? Check for water pump seepage

[thesocalexplorer]

If anyone's coolant is slowly dropping, definitely check your water pump for leakage. I've been having to top mine off every 3-5k miles, just a few oz. each time so nothing crazy. Initially thought it was an air bubble working its way out, but that theory went out the window at 15k miles. Now at 24k miles I just topped off another 5 oz.

Stuck my camera down underneath the W/P and sure enough, it was seeping very slowly through the weep hole. Looks like it was bad out the box.

Here's a pic. Sending the rig off to the dealer to get this warrantied next week.

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[Squatch]

For a modern engine, that is crazy.

 

[Alanp970]

Good to know. Mine has been doing the same thing for about 6 months. I’ve probably added a quart total. Mine is supposed to go into the dealer soon but I have very little confidence in them finding leak

 

[thesocalexplorer]

For a modern engine, that is crazy.

Right? Otherwise it's been dead reliable. At least it's a relatively simple fix out of warranty for the 2.3, figured I let the dealer handle it within the 5/60 powertrain.

 

[thesocalexplorer]

Good to know. Mine has been doing the same thing for about 6 months. I’ve probably added a quart total. Mine is supposed to go into the dealer soon but I have very little confidence in them finding leak

I've added about a quart total for mine too.

 

[CarGuy]

Interesting. I had to top mine off a second time recently with a few ounces.

 

[Gregc57]

i’ve had mine about a year. I topped off twice as well. Small amounts. Haven’t found a leak though…….yet.

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