Q: There is no visible leak in radiator. But daily I have to pour 100ml coolant in radiator. Gasket also recently changed...

asked by on June 15, 2016

My car radiator drinks coolant daily. But there is no leaks in radiator and in hoses. Even I have changed my Head gasket recently. Can u pls give me tips. What is the problem?

My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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