5K here, never been to the dealer, and no coolant loss so far (Knock on Wood). The only known problem is the dread front end clunk...I too hate to take it to the dealer!!

...BigD...

 

Jerrod,
I would`nt let the reservoir get too low.Now that I know my SVT is leaking I keep it full up the hot-line when cold. I think my SVT likes to drink anti-freeze

 

24000 and no problems....with the intercooler.

 

5200 miles and no intercooler problems that I know of. Truck runs like a champ. Biggest problem was front-end "clunk" and occasional loud "bang" noises. Had to get two Lightning specific lower control arms.

 

WOW, lots of good information, guys. I love this site.



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1999 Red Lightning,
Bed Rug, Soft Cover, Towing package, Super Chip, 50 Series Flowmasters, K&N filter.

1996 Kawasaki ZX-11-Candy Red
1996 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. Candy Red
1974 Century Ski-Fury, (454 Mercruiser inboard)

Jsnyder414@aol.com

 

17,000 miles, down about 1 1/2". First add. Is there an acceptable loss rate? No visible leaks.
Noel

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5300 miles and no problems with intercooler.

 

17,000+ miles. Added 16 oz. to get back to the middle mark for the first time last weekend. I have noticed no leaks in the hose connections.

 

14,000+ miles with no leak. Now if I could get back from dealer , ordered lower control arms for my pop. LOL will fix when get back.

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99.5 Black Lighting
#1277 5/14/99,got 5/26/99
CD Changer,Tow Pack,Ford Bed Liner,2in drop Shackles ,Tinted Windows,4lower Stoplights, Soon PSP Chip+Filter
2000 Mustang GT
Convertible,Performance Red,Black Top,
Cobra R Wheels,BFG Tires, Bassani X Pipe, Flowmaster Mufflers / Stock tips

 

I don't have a leak yet. I was wondering has anyone tried a sealant yet? I know it's not the best answer, but. I asume that the inner cooler and i.c. radiator are made of aluminum? I had problems with one of my dirt bikes leaking all the time, and used stuff called alumaseal<sp>. It was in a small tube, I only put in a cap full and it fixed it. I'm not telling you to do it, just asking what your thought's might be on this?
If I were in your shoes, I think I would give it a shot.

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JIGAWATT SVT#2698
N.L.O.C. Member
KSP 4" Filter Kit
4:10's
Bassani kit
TransGo shift kit
AIM 2 inch drop shackle

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I've wondered about those stop leak products. They may stop leaks but do they reduce the effectiveness of a cooling system?

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White 1999 Lightning
Build Date 7-26-99
#2892
Snuglid
Bedrug
Superchip
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