As it was, I was low on coolant the other day and went to the Repairman. The manuel says I'm suppose to have coolant in the Reserve tank marking whether the coolant is low or full which I have always had and been able to tell if it needed Anti-freeze or not, but now there is no coolant in the Reserve tank at all. When I start the car, radiator fluid drips from beneath only after it has been put into gear; although the radiator looks as though it is full, but it does not continue to leak very shortly after the car is stopped. The Auto Repair man says I may have a problem with the water pump. I am wondering if could be that there is a leak in the hose which goes to the Reserve Tank as the car is not running hot now that antifreeze has been added. The book says that if there is no coolant in the Reserve Tank to add coolant to the tank.
I'm not sure of the engine size, but I believe that is correct as it has a lot of horse power and I believe I was told it had the larger engine. It gets about 18 miles per gallon if that is helpful.
I appreciate your time and look forward to your response.
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