Leaks can also be caused by a bad thermostat housing, a worn intake manifold gasket, a bad heater core, a damaged radiator or cap, or a blown head gasket. As such, if you have a car leaking coolant, you must act quickly to find and fix the coolant leak. Learn why coolant leaks happen, how to identify them, and what to do if coolant is leaking from the bottom of your car
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Prevent costly repairs with this guide.
Unwanted leakage on the radiator made it trouble for a comfortable drive
Find out the possible causes and how to fix the issue. Coolant leaks are some of the most annoying problems you can face with your car They are easy to ignore until it becomes a big problem What's worse, sometimes you'll see coolant pouring out the bottom of your engine compartment
Maybe you're trying to refill your radiator or expansion tank, and coolant is pouring out the bottom of the car as fast as you can pour it in The common places where coolant leaks from include cracked or loose hoses, worn or broken plastic hose connectors, cooling system degas bottles, and intake manifold gaskets (v engines only) A damaged heater core and a faulty radiator are also common causes of a coolant leak To fix a coolant leak, you first have to find the source of the coolant leak.
The anatomy of a coolant leak a coolant leak can occur anywhere in the cooling system, from the radiator to the engine block
The most common areas where leaks occur include These flexible tubes connect the radiator to the engine and can deteriorate over time, causing leaks. If your radiator is leaking from the bottom, it's most likely due to a degradation of the seals or gaskets Over time, these seals and gaskets can become brittle and cracked, allowing coolant to leak out
In some cases, the radiator itself may be cracked or damaged, which will also cause coolant to leak. If you find coolant leaking from the bottom of the radiator, the cause is a water pump that no longer works properly How do you detect where a coolant leak is coming from? Your car's cooling system works by pumping fluid through the engine, where it picks up heat
The fluid then moves to the radiator, where it cools before starting the cycle again
