There is a huge puddle of what I assume is coolant under my car. Seems like it is coming from under the center of the engine. I just filled up my reserve tank and it is totally bone dry after I drove it for a few hours. I drive a 97 Jeep Grand cherokee. It has around 160,000 miles and otherwise is in good shape. Could I have a leaky hose?
2007-03-10 09:10:50 · 8 answers · asked by lipglossaddiction 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it's coming out that quick, then probably. Otherwise, it could be a leaky radiator, or a blown head gasket.
Wait until the engine and radiator area is completely dry, then carefully fill the radiator and overflow bottle (with water - no coolant, since you expect a leak. Antifreeze is very poisonous.) If you see no leaks (remember to check the heater hoses as well), start the engine, turn your heater on full, and let it fully warm up, checking for water as you go. Once it reaches normal operating temperature (this is the point that the radiator STARTS to work), keep it running and keep looking. If you still don't see anything, take it CAREFULLY (towing is best, but drive if it's a short trip) to a garage - the problem may be internal.
2007-03-10 09:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lip gloss, Borrow or buy a set of Rhino ramps drive the car op on them and inspect carefully. Antifreeze does not automatically "dry up" there's always a green or red track where the leak is originating from. Inspect the weep hole on the water pump. on the bottom of the upper and lower radiator hose. Check the radiator end tank rubber gaskets for leakage. As others have said the automatic transmission lines and fittings. Others will cringe when they here this, dip a tiny drop of this fluid on your little finger. Put it on the end of your tongue and taste it. If is tastes sickening sweet spit it out and rinse your mouth with water. The fluid was antifreeze and you will not die. You'll know where to look if you know what the fluid is!
2007-03-10 12:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lower hose, the radiator, a coolant line to the transmission, the water pump or the tank have apparently cracked. Have it checked by a competent mechanic and have it repaired as necessary. Don't waste time or money trying to use a stop-leak product as they aren't that effective. Any repair other than a new radiator or waterpump should be relatively inexpensive; the water pump and/or radiator will cost you quite a bit more.
2007-03-10 09:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lip gloss, Borrow or purchase a collection of Rhino ramps force the automobile op on them and look at heavily. Antifreeze would not immediately "dry up" there is mostly a green or purple song the place the leak is originating from. look on the weep hollow on the water pump. on the backside of the top and decrease radiator hose. examine the radiator end tank rubber gaskets for leakage. As others have pronounced the automated transmission strains and fittings. Others will draw back while they right here this, dip a tiny drop of this fluid on your little finger. placed it on the tip of your tongue and style it. If is tastes sickening candy spit it out and rinse your mouth with water. The fluid grew to become into antifreeze and you will no longer die. you will understand the place to look in case you realize what the fluid is!
2016-10-18 01:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a hose, radiator, water pump, or reserve tank leaking, it's one of those things you have to be able to see to diagnose.
2007-03-10 12:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be anything. You'll just have to fill it up, get it hot and look for the leak.
2007-03-10 10:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a hose,or a freeze plug leaking.also it could be the water pump.
2007-03-10 10:16:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go buy a new car
2007-03-10 09:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋