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I have a 2015 Focus st, I’ve noticed since I got it that it consumes hella coolant. I’ve check for any leaks, or any other possible causes and nothing. What could it be?


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Bottom line is it is either leaking the coolant or burning it. There are no other possibilities, it's not going into some Twilight Zone other dimension. Leaks can be hard to find which is why you'll want to do a pressure test and maybe add some UV dye as well. Pray it's a leak, head gasket is a much worse and far more expensive outcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDuGeQnMOzk


Yeah, that for sure will be my next step. Thank you!


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Posted by: @ocasiok

What could it be?

Anything from a leak that only occurs while going down the road to a blown head gasket.

Pressure-test the cooling system and if no leaks show up try a head gasket test kit.


If it were a blown headgasket wouldnt white smoke be coming out of the exhaust? Cause if thats the cause the car hasn’t shown signs of blown head gasket.


Depends on the nature of the leak. If it's leaking externally, no.


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Did you get a compression test before buying the car?


No, I bought it from a dealership. Didn’t notice for like two weeks when I checked the oil level.


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Another dealer strikes again.


Yeah, it runs perfectly fine. I just did the second oil change already made sure to put some 5w-30 motul and also changed the spark plugs. Thats the only problems I’m having.


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