The car had a slight leak, I did not have to put water in it that often. Then one day the car ran hot about three times. Park it. Now the water and anitfreeze is pouring out the car.
2007-12-08 09:43:44 · 6 answers · asked by pecantantwin 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How did you burst the radiator.
2007-12-08 09:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a leak in your coolant (antifreeze) system. This can be anything from a bad gasket (seal), a hole in the radiator, or a blown pump. Pop open the hood and see where the liquid's coming out of. It's most likely a greenish liquid that smells a lot like urine. If it's the big metal thing at the front of the car with a fan on it, it's your radiator. If it's a hose coming from that, it's a hose... and if it's a small metal/plastic gadget on/around your engine that's connected to these hoses, it's your pump. Replacing this part is the best cure -- the system must then be properly refilled. A radiator shop can usually diagnose this for free if you do the work there.
2007-12-08 10:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Butch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to me i think it's one of three problems 1) radiator is leaking 2) radiator hose is leaking or 3) water pump.. but i'd say it's the water pump.
2007-12-08 11:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by Ric 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the cooling system pressure tested.This will show where the leak is.If you don't have a mechanic look up
IGO ( independent garage owners ) in your area.These
shops should be honest.Good luck.
2007-12-08 09:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by lighting 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you're going to have to take it to a shop and have them pressure test it. With just a description of anti-freeze is coming out it's hard to tell.
2007-12-08 10:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by eightup23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water pump
2007-12-08 09:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by momo2765 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋