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One thing to check is the hoses and the hose clamps on the radiator overflow tank. The original clamps become brittle over time and the hoses can develop leaks.
If the car is a pre 2000 model, you're certainly due for a coolant overflow tank replacement, but it doesn't have to cost you $800 at a stealership, that's for sure. I bought my tank from Sunset for $187 (I think) and my mechanic charged me 2 hours labor to put it in. He wanted to know what I thought his bloody knuckle was worth to add to the bill but hey, he's done a bunch of these replacements before and should have bid the job accordingly!
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