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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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I parked my blazer on the street. When I came back, I noticed leaking coolant below it. The resivoir was dry. Anyway I drove back to the hotel (1 minute drive) and left it overnight. In the morning, I poured water in and started it to find the leak, but nothing! I drove around till it was at full temperature, and it performed normally with the water. Any idea what this phenomenon could've been? Thanks.
 
Old May 14, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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Year, make, model, & engine? If 96 or newer, probably leaky lower intake manifold gaskets, very common problem.
 
Old May 14, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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It should be in my sig, if not its a 98 blazer zr2 4.3L

So that would cause it to either drain completely or hold 100%? I find it weird for it to go full-dry so suddenly then hold water without any drips at all right after.
 

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Old May 14, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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was the radiator empty as well, or just the bottle?
 
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I didn't check the rad, but it must've at least been low because the engine was operating slightly hotter than it usually does.
 
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