If it's using coolant that rapidly I would think that you would see one
or more of the following if it's due to a head gasket leak:

  - white smoke in the exhaust, and/or smell of ethylene glycol
  - coolant in the oil (milky appearance)
  - oil in the coolant

Allan

Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes:

> The tires on the BRV were getting rather worn, so I got a new set of
> tires. I then noticed the very slow coolant leak increased dramatically,
> requiring me to fill the radiator every time we left the house.
>
> I'm thinking it may have blown a head gasket, but in calling our local
> O'Reilly the fellow who I spoke with (after 1700) said they had nothing
> to check coolant for combustion gases. I'm thinking I should call again
> tomorrow morning, and maybe call the local NAPA as well.
>
> Any suggestions or comments?
>
>
> Craig
>

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