The Ford Barn

Russell Reay · 10-04-2024, 03:51 PM

Since putting my car on the road, I have made several trips around town totaling a bit over 150 miles. After the engine has cooled after each trip, I need to add some water---1 1/2 to 2 qts per 50 miles. The thermometer on the quail shows no overheating, there are no leaks to the outside, there is no evidence of leaking into the crankcase, and no white smoke or other hint of leak into the cylinders. New BW radiator.. Is this amount of water loss normal, or do I have a problem not yet evident to me?

10-04-2024, 03:51 PM	#1
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 460	Water consumption Since putting my car on the road, I have made several trips around town totaling a bit over 150 miles. After the engine has cooled after each trip, I need to add some water---1 1/2 to 2 qts per 50 miles. The thermometer on the quail shows no overheating, there are no leaks to the outside, there is no evidence of leaking into the crankcase, and no white smoke or other hint of leak into the cylinders. New BW radiator.. Is this amount of water loss normal, or do I have a problem not yet evident to me?