my coolant is leaking what do i need to check?

Answer 1

Check directly over where it's falling. Seriously, Could be radiator, hose, hose connections, thermostat gasket, intake gasket, waterpump. You may have to crawl under the car with a flashlight. Be sure the engine is hot, it may be a pressure leak.

Answer 2

The most common places coolant comes out are, upper & lower radiator hoses, by-pass hose, heater hoses, radiator and the water pump.
You might be able to borrow or rent a pressure tester from your local parts store.
OR
Run your car for about 15 minutes. This will allow the system to pressurize. Turn engine off and look for the source.
Be cautious though, it will be hot. Be extreamly cautious if you want to remove your radiator cap on a hot engine as it can cause an eruption of coolant.

Answer 3

Check the radiator, hoses, water pump and around the block/heads area. If you are unsure, take the car to a reputable shop and have the engine shampooed and leak detecting dye put in the rad. Depending on how bad the leak is, take the car back to the shop and they can use a special light to hopefully determine where the leak is. Good luck.

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and you need to check everything on it,,hoses ,,radiator and heater hoses look around the sides of the motor and see if its coming from the engine its self,,also check freeze plugs,,there's a lot of possibilities on this one,,just take your time,and try and find out where its coming from,,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 5

Radiator hose clamps for tightness.Water pump,heater hoses,radiator cap,and radiator it self.Also check radiator overflow reservoir for cracks

Answer 6

check your hoses