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OK since there is not supposed to be radiator fluid in ...
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OK since there is not supposed to be radiator fluid in those hoses how do it get it out and why is it in there?

 

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June 18 7:54 PM (4 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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The fluid you see is it a milky gunk or is it actually coolant running out.



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June 18 7:56 PM (2 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: no this is actually radiator fluid
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June 18 7:58 PM (1 minute and 39 seconds later)
         
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Has there been any work performed recently? If you check your oil is it milky?



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June 18 8:00 PM (2 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: the PVC valve and cover and hoses had to be replaced they burned holes in themselves and no the oil is ok just had it changed
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June 18 8:03 PM (2 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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If you had coolant running through the pcv it would go directly into your oil it would be milky and over-full due to the extra coolant in it. Is it possible you are looking at a coolant hose can you describe where the hose comes from and goes to?

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June 18 8:06 PM (3 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: ok no idea where the hose comes from but it does connect to the PCV valve and connects to another hose that connects to the air filter
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June 18 8:10 PM (3 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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How much coolant comes out or came out?

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June 18 8:12 PM (2 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: not alot just enough to notice that there is just enough to notice that there is fluid in there i had a small leak about 3 months ago again just enough to notice
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June 18 8:15 PM (2 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
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Or you positive it was coolant? it is normal for the pcv system to build a small amount of moisture in the system. I am confident that if your oil looks good then is not coolant but moisture build up. This build up is worse on cars that are driven a lot of short trips as the engine never get time to purge the moisture.

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June 18 8:18 PM (2 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: I thought it was maybe a small oil leak but my brother is the one who said that it was coolant but I do drive a lot of short distances this all came about because my car has a hard start
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June 18 8:27 PM (9 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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I do not think is related. I just do not think it is coolant there is nothing that can leak in to the PCV system when you have an internal leak it goes into the oil the may show up as a chocolate milk shake looking substance in the PCV system. I believe what you see is moisture build up could be that since you had hose leaks the PCV system could not pull a good vacuum and remove the moisture.

How hard is the car to start?



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June 18 8:29 PM (2 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: when it is hot outside or when i havent driven the car in a while it takes 2 trys to get it to turn over it sounds like it wants to turn over but just wont
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June 18 8:34 PM (5 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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The only way to test for this is when you first start the car you will have to test for spark at the plugs. Then you would have to test fuel pressure that way if you have no spark or low or no fuel pressure then we would know which system to look at and test the ignition or the fuel. Also the PCM may have code stored in it even if the check engine light is not on Auto- Zone will scan it for free, this is what I would do first. I have had a few do this and there are a few possibilities.

1. fuel runs back to tank from pump check valve going bad.

2. Sensor, O2, coolant , mass air flow, Idle air going bad.

Does the car start then stall?



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June 18 8:37 PM (2 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: my brother actually bought a scanner and no codes showed up after it does start it reves up then goes back to normal
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June 18 8:39 PM (1 minute and 42 seconds later)
         
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Before it starts does it just spin and spin?

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June 18 8:40 PM (1 minute and 15 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: yes
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June 18 8:44 PM (4 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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The only way to test for this is when you first start the car you will have to test for spark at the plugs. Then you would have to test fuel pressure when the car will not start that way if you have no spark or low or no fuel pressure then we would know which system to look at and test the ignition or the fuel. I have had a few do this and there are a few possibilities.

1. fuel runs back to tank from pump check valve going bad.

2. Sensor, O2, coolant , mass air flow, Idle air going bad.



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June 18 8:47 PM (3 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: so how do I check for these things
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June 18 8:51 PM (3 minutes and 58 seconds later)
         
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While the car is hard to start or if it does it every time check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark and it is still hard to start then its not ignition. Remove a plug wire and see if you have spark. If so then you can use a starting fluid see if it starts then it could be a fuel related problem or you can purchase a cheap pressure gauge to test the pressure while starting.

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June 18 8:54 PM (2 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danny's Post: well I will try that and see my car is not here but I will try it when it comes back thank you for the help and advice you are great
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June 18 8:56 PM (1 minute and 28 seconds later)
         
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Thank You very much. Request me any time you need help or let me know what you find on the hard start.

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