Originally Posted by onzedge Ms. Pint -- can you smell coolant? Is there any on the ground? Only slightly, occasionally, when I open the hood and there isn't any on
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Only slightly, occasionally, when I open the hood and there isn't any on the ground. There's a leak somewhere. Thinking of buying the Z1 hoses for the upcoming swap.
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If it really is leaking -- you should not ignore it. It could be as simple as a loose clamp. Look around all connections to see if you can spot the leak source.
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If it is not a leak, coolant can be lost due to a blown head gasket or cracked block or head. I doubt it is one of these issues though. It is likely a leak and you just have not found it yet. I think you are safe using non-Nissan coolant for a few days, but I would flush it all out and replace it with OEM once you fix the problem.
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If you have a blown head gasket, the coolant usually finds its way into the engine oil. It will make the oil look milky/frothy. This is what usually happens.
Cracked block/head is a little more difficult to ascertain. You should get your Z to a place that can get it up on a lift and find where the leak is. Unless you have overheated your car, it is not very likely it is something different than just a leak or busted hose. A buddy with a 2009 had the upper radiator hose go bad at about 35,000 miles.
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Thank you, wise knowledgeable one! Hi and thanks. I'm doing what Mr. Gurney advised and just rolling with the punches.
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Nice pictures Mr.Gurney. Thanks for sharing them Looks like a good time.
Speaking of good times, has anyone heard from Jar?
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