02 LSE Losing Engine Coolant

[hard2say]

I had my oil changed last week and the tech told me, "your radiator cap is worn and you're losing coolant."

Every since I replaced the T-Stat housing with the Jag aluminum part, I've always kept an eye out for any liquids under my car and up until this morning I've seen none. Suppose I should have listened to the guy a little more.

Anyway... my question:

Is there another cap somewhere in the cooling system other than the engine fill and degas bottle caps?

He showed me a cap, but I wasn't paying too much attention and it didn't seem to me that he was holding the degas bottle cap.

Thanks in advance!

 

[joegr]

When's the last time you replaced the degas bottle? Did you use OEM or aftermarket?

 

[hard2say]

When's the last time you replaced the degas bottle? Did you use OEM or aftermarket?

I haven't replaced it yet, but I did (just now) replace the cap on the degas bottle. It's an aftermarket cap. If the problem persists, I suppose it's time to replace the degas bottle.

 

[G-RELL]

are you looking / listening to it as soon as your done driving?

 

[hard2say]

are you looking / listening to it as soon as your done driving?

The parts store is only a few miles from my office (replaced it there). The engine temperature just barely hit the mid way mark on my way back, but I did pop the hood and take a look. Nothing visually from above or underneath the car.

My ride home is about 25 miles, so I'll do the same when I get home this evening.

 

[hard2say]

It seems the cap was the culprit. After the ride home yesterday, there was no loss off coolant or leaking under the car. Same on the way into the office today.

Thanks to everyone who responded!