Does this look like a leak to you?
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Does this look like a leak to you?
Okay so the other day noticed a wet spot under my radiator end cap area. Didn't know what it was from. So today I check again since I knew it should be dry unless something was leaking. It appeared dry when not running but I started it up and sure enough... A couple minutes later it appeared wet. So thanks in advance for replies!! I'd like to see what yall think and if you think it's a leak a suggestion on radiator replacement (I do tow a trailer often it is definitely on the smaller side though) and pictures
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alright well do you have any suggestions as to what to do? I didn't know if it could just be something loose that I could just push back together or something. Sorry for the stupid post. Also, I will admit probably should word it differently.
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ANY/ALL radiators will eventually leak.....owner neglecting cooling system maintenance is the main cause for leaks. Virtually every new vehicle sold today has a plastic/aluminum rad.
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Anything I should do while the radiators out? Water pump was replaced less than 10k miles ago so I'd say that's good and the belt was replaced less than 1k miles ago.
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Before you remove your old radiator, get a bottle of Prestone cooling system cleaner.................Follow the directions on the bottle to clean/flush your cooling system...........Drain cooling system completely........
Then replace your radiator with the new one, and fill system with proper coolant/water mixture.........
If you can find it, use distilled/de-ionized water..........It has all the minerals removed, and is better for your cooling system.........Or buy the 50/50 premixed antifreeze, as they use de-ionized water to mix. (however it is cheaper to mix yourself)
And yes, if you can afford it, replace the hoses at the same time.............Always get a new radiator cap with a new radiator (they are not included)
Then replace your radiator with the new one, and fill system with proper coolant/water mixture.........
If you can find it, use distilled/de-ionized water..........It has all the minerals removed, and is better for your cooling system.........Or buy the 50/50 premixed antifreeze, as they use de-ionized water to mix. (however it is cheaper to mix yourself)
And yes, if you can afford it, replace the hoses at the same time.............Always get a new radiator cap with a new radiator (they are not included)
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Before you remove your old radiator, get a bottle of Prestone cooling system cleaner.................Follow the directions on the bottle to clean/flush your cooling system...........Drain cooling system completely........ Then replace your radiator with the new one, and fill system with proper coolant/water mixture......... If you can find it, use distilled/de-ionized water..........It has all the minerals removed, and is better for your cooling system.........Or buy the 50/50 premixed antifreeze, as they use de-ionized water to mix. (however it is cheaper to mix yourself) And yes, if you can afford it, replace the hoses at the same time.............Always get a new radiator cap with a new radiator (they are not included)