Coolant Leak

tannerdorward9 · Post by **tannerdorward9** » 20 Oct 2024, 18:23

I have a coolant leak that looks like it is coming from the bottom of the engine. Have examined the hoses and reservoir and I do not see any leaks. Any suggestions? Attached is the video of the car leaking. It often happens when the car is hot after driving but it tends to be random whenever the engine is hot. The temperature never goes past half and I can just top it off and continue on my way.

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rabit · Post by **rabit** » 21 Oct 2024, 22:56

Have you inspected around the water pump area?
Usually water pumps fail with a slow leak like that from the weep hole under the seal.

HarveyRivera · Post by **HarveyRivera** » 22 Oct 2024, 03:17

tannerdorward9 wrote: ↑20 Oct 2024, 18:23 I have a coolant leak that looks like it is coming from the bottom of the engine. Have examined the hoses and reservoir and I do not see any leaks. Any suggestions? Attached is the video of the car leaking. It often happens when the car is hot after driving but it tends to be random whenever the engine is hot. The temperature never goes past half and I can just top it off and continue on my way. 8CBF137E-531D-463C-8579-3ADCFABBC653.MP4.3gp

Add a UV dye to the coolant and use a UV light to trace the leak. This method can help you find leaks that are not immediately visible.

tannerdorward9 · Post by **tannerdorward9** » 22 Oct 2024, 05:59

rabit wrote: ↑21 Oct 2024, 22:56 Have you inspected around the water pump area?
Usually water pumps fail with a slow leak like that from the weep hole under the seal.

Sounds good, I haven't specifically looked at the water pump but I will this evening. Thanks!

tannerdorward9 · Post by **tannerdorward9** » 22 Oct 2024, 05:59

HarveyRivera wrote: ↑22 Oct 2024, 03:17
tannerdorward9 wrote: ↑20 Oct 2024, 18:23 I have a coolant leak that looks like it is coming from the bottom of the engine. Have examined the hoses and reservoir and I do not see any leaks. Any suggestions? Attached is the video of the car leaking. It often happens when the car is hot after driving but it tends to be random whenever the engine is hot. The temperature never goes past half and I can just top it off and continue on my way. 8CBF137E-531D-463C-8579-3ADCFABBC653.MP4.3gp
Add a UV dye to the coolant and use a UV light to trace the leak. This method can help you find leaks that are not immediately visible.

Will do this weekend. Thank you!