Is there an EASY FIX or is this one of those repairs that will cause me HUNDREDS of dollars and have my car in the shop for a week???
2007-07-09 04:02:02 · 5 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It should be an inexpensive fix but it is not something that you want to wait around for you can damage the engine really quick if you aren't careful. There are three things it could be 1 the water pump (the part cost from 30-120 dollars and should only take a mechanic about 2 hrs to change tops) 2 are the hoses (they are less expensive and take less time to repair) 3 it could be a freeze plug (highly unlikely this time of year they are cheap as heck but the repair time can be extensive in some cases) Take it to a mechanic and get an estimate DO NOT tell him what I have told you they will likely try to screw you if you do. I would guess it is the water pump and will only get worse and very quickly...Good Luck
2007-07-09 04:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by Big Deall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sal, You must be able to determine exactly where the leak is and how bad it's become. How much antifreeze you losing? If you are unable to find the leak yourself fill the radiator with water for now and do not tighten the cap all the way down. Put it back on and click it over the first notch and drive to the closest (5 miles or less) lift to be inspected.
Any heroic measures to seal the problem by dumping magic sealer in could cause bigger damages later. Any competent independent will be honest with you. Depending on the cars age it may be a clamp, hoses or water pump. If your car is 10 yrs. or older the radiator or heater core may need replacing.
In any event I'd like to hear exactly what the problem is.
2007-07-09 04:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear it really depends on where it is leaking from. If it is a hose you need to replace the hose. That is a 30 minute job. if it is leaking from the radiator itself you can try pouring in stop leak and see if that will stop the leaking. If the radiator has plastic tanks, i.e. the top and bottom are plastic with a metal center, and if the leak is coming from one of the tanks then I am afraid you are looking at a $300 or $400 fix.
2007-07-09 04:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends where it's leaking from. If it's a loose hose clamp, then it will be cheap to fix. If it's a blown head or manifold gasket, then it will be expensive. There are many places a car can be leaking coolant from. When you figure out where it's leaking from, ask again, and give the relevant info, and I'm sure we could give you a better idea of the scope of the problem.
2007-07-09 04:22:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wheres it leaking...new cap costs 15 dollars.
2007-07-09 04:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋