Q: My car is leaking coolant and telling me to stop the car and check coolant.

asked by on July 01, 2017

My car is leaking coolant. It tells me to stop and check coolant. I have to refill my coolant at least twice a week. After driving the car it leaks alot. I can't find where the leak is at. If I don't drive the car the coolant doesn't leak.

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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