My 2001 Dodge Caravan is leaking antifreeze. There is no obvious spot. The antifreeze is on the ground on the drivers side, right in the front. This makes me think it is coming from the radiator? The hoses all look good, nothing is wet except the ground....any ideas? And yes, I will take it in, but noone's open on the weekend. Thanks.
2007-04-21 08:29:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
We used "Stop Leak".....wondering if "BARS" might not be a better idea to try? Or just change the radiator? I just kind of want an idea so the screwballs at the repair shop don't try to screw me over.
2007-04-21 08:37:58 · update #1
Stop leak is mainly good for clogging passages and ruining your cooling system. If the radiator leaks, it's because it's corroded inside and probably ready to go altogether. If you decide the radiator is what's leaking, spend $100 for a new one. Don't risk the engine.
2007-04-21 11:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have two separate problems with that one first the reason the blower motor isn't working right is the heater motor resistor has went bad in it and its only allowing you to have one speed,the second problem with the temperature may be to do with the thermostat or a small leak in the cooling system allowing pressure to escape,and they run on a pressurized system,what i would do is have a shop repair both of these,its possible you just need a new thermostat and the system needs flushing out real good,as for the blower motor 20 bucks will replace the motor resistor and make it have all the speeds again,getting the temperature back up on it ,though may be more than just a thermostat bad,have a shop look at it and diagnose it for you,they can probably save you some money on this repair,good luck with it.
2016-05-20 04:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well then....turn on the car let it run for like 5 minutes open the hood and check the hoses but be very careful....make sure the car is still running....if you cant find it from the top...get underneath it...if you still cant find it...take it to a shop...sorry i wish i could help ya out :(
2007-04-21 08:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha I work at a dodge dealership. Probably the radiator if you cant see it coming from a hose anywhere.
2007-04-21 08:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Just here. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋