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2024 Ram 1500 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak

BoostCollectorCommunity StarterMay 5, 20262024 Ram 1500 LimitedSan Diego
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 37,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the next logical move? I would rather test this logically than replace parts.
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HighwayScout41Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 5, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Two 2024 Ram 1500s can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
BoostCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 5, 2026permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2024 Ram 1500 first. Checking again after work.
NewCarWeekend848Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 5, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2024 Ram 1500 is losing coolant with no puddle. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
CityDaily186Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 5, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2024 Ram 1500 does it — then decide on parts. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Ram 1500 in San Diego with 37,000 miles. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Checking again after work.
ManualDaily137Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 5, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2024 Ram 1500, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Ram 1500 in San Diego with 37,000 miles. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
CityDaily186Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 5, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2024 Ram 1500 is losing coolant with no puddle. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
DealTuner471Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2024 Ram 1500, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
TowEnthusiast16Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2024 Ram 1500 and see if the fault moves. Save the big job until that test fails. That's the whole play. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.
CleanTuner296Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: Two 2024 Ram 1500s can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Checking again after work.
TowEnthusiast16Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2024 Ram 1500, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. That's the whole play. Make the next action something you can finish this week. Checking again after work.
BoostPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2024 Ram 1500 is losing coolant with no puddle. Save the big job until that test fails. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
NewCarWeekend848Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Two 2024 Ram 1500s can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
HighwayScout41Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2024 Ram 1500 does it — then decide on parts. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. On “coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Only after sitting overnight so far.
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