The temperature gauge doesn't show overheating engine. What is the problem?
Check your radiator cap, or have it checked, to ensure it is holding the proper pressure in the cooling system (pressure rating is usually indicated on the cap itself). Most current engines operate best at temperatures above the normal boiling point of water/coolant. When the system is pressurized, the boiling point is raised so coolant doesn't boil over. If the radiator cap is not holding the required pressure, the coolant will boil at normal operating temperatures and blow back through the reservoir, emptying it out. (This is also why you don't remove the radiator cap when the engine has just been shut down - releasing the pressure causes the coolant to immediately boil and gush out the radiator opening, with painful results if you're in the path.)
There may be a slight head gasket leak to the coolant jacket, not large enough to overheat the engine. It is normal for some coolant to escape at operating temp, but not lots, and it should cool down to about the recommended level again.
Something is pressurising the coolant jacket. Have it tested for the presence of combustion gasses in the coolant. This is a simple test.
Another thing, that model often develops a crack in the radiator plastic top tank. It is not the problem here, but worth knowing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3J00_e7fyo
Get the
coolant pressure tested, its definitely leaking coolant. You will need to get
the coolant running line.
Pressure
test will help you to know from where exactly coolant/refrigerant is getting
leaked.
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