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Question posted by jlancas2 on September 1st, 2015

Engine Coolant Is Leaking.

I Have A 2003 Mazda Tribute Es. I Have Recently Noticed The Radiator Light Coming On When I Start The Engine Then A Couple Miles Down The Road It Goes Off. The Gauge Seems Normal. Not Showng Hot. Then Today On My Way Home Light And Gauge Behaved As I Stated Above, But When I Stoppped My Vehicle I Noticed That I Now Have A Steady Leak Of My Anti Free Coolant. What And Where Should I Check To Fix My Leak?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on September 2nd, 2015 12:30 AM

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