What would cause my car to use water so quickly?

Asked by meggannn Mar 23, 2014 at 11:37 PM about the 2000 Ford Taurus LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was on my way back from an hour drive
when my car over heated. It only over
heated for a couple of minutes then went
back to normal.  I stopped at a store and
checked and it used all the coolant.  Since
then it's taking water like crazy. I can
literally drive like 10 miles and is almost
completely out of water. My car has not
over heated except for the one time. It also
makes a weird noise close to the water
pump, but no signs of a leak.  I drive a 2000
Ford Taurus.  Anyone know what might be
going on?

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Tracy answered 10 years ago

The best way to check your cooling system concern is to fill the system with water and pressurize the system. I would park the vehicle until you can get it repaired. You're likely to ruin an engine if you continue driving it in this condition.

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northernflavor answered 10 years ago

its either your head gasket, water pump or your radiator, could have a hair line crack in it... I truly believe that the core problem to your water lose, is the( 1) water pump (2) head gasket

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