Hello. I think I need a radiator hose replacement. My 2006 Sebring was leaking coolant, then I heard a pop(not loud one but notic
Hello,
I think I may need a new radiator hose. The car was leaking coolant, not a lot seems more like a slow leak. While driving, I heard a pop. The sound wasn't loud,but noticeable. I then pulled into the nearest parking lot, upon checking under hood, I noticed coolant everywhere. The car would not start afterwards, I had to get a tow. I also noticed something disconnected with a hose attached Does this sound like it could be the hose?
Thanks
Keena
My car has 88000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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A broken hose is plausible. Certainly, there is a large coolant leak. Regardless of whether the leak is due to a broken hose, or another cooling system component has failed, if you request radiator hose replacement – suspected leak , the responding certified mechanic will get this repaired right at your location. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
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If your car`s radiator hoses are leaking because of a bad connection, it may be due to a process called electrochemical degradation (ECD). This happens through a process whereby metals within the cooling system create an electrical charge, which is passed through the system via the coolant.
A cracked radiator hose can lead to a coolant leak and your car overheating; if the needle on your vehicle`s engine temperature gauge starts moving toward “hot,” it could spell trouble for your engine.
Depending on the cause of leakage, you may get away driving with a radiator leak for a short time. Eventually, the lack of coolant will cause your car to overheat – which may in turn precipitate damage to various engine bay components. That`s why it`s a good idea to stop and inspect the issue as soon as you notice it.
The best way to confirm the source of the leak is to wash the radiator and hoses with water, and then start the engine and look for new signs of coolant.
Look for signs of coolant leakage—a light-colored residue or stain—around the radiator cap, on hoses throughout the engine compartment (check the ends where they are clamped to other components) and on the radiator itself. If it looks like a hose is leaking near a clamp, try tightening the clamp with a screwdriver.
You should know that the most popular—and easiest—way to fix a radiator leak is to use a stop-leak productOpens a new window that you simply pour into the radiator. For example, AlumAseal Radiator Stop Leak & ConditionerOpens a new window can quickly fill any small holes in the cooling system.
It may be a broken hose and/or a hole in the radiator. Solution: Check your hoses to see if any coolant is coming out. Replace the hose(s) if you notice coolant coming out of them. If you notice coolant leaking out of your thermostat that can be an easy fix.
Leading Causes of Radiator Leaks
The leading and most common cause is corrosion in the radiator. Radiators, hoses, and hose connections collect sediment and rust that can punch holes in the radiator over time. In a few instances, weak coolant can be the cause of overheating.
Stop leak products are designed to seal leaks in radiators, coolant hoses and gaskets by plugging them with some type of material. They usually come in bottles that you pour directly into the radiator (wait until your engine is cool to open the radiator, of course).
The most common failure mode on a standard, moulded hose is electrochemical degradation, or ECD. ECD is caused by an electrical charge being carried through the coolant from component to component. It occurs because the hose, liquid coolant and the engine/radiator fittings form a galvanic cell or “battery”.
If the coolant level is dropping and there is no external leak evident, then the coolant is probably leaking internally, into the engine. If the car has recently overheated then this could have caused the head gasket to fail. If it has, it could be leaking coolant into the combustion chambers.
Depending on the reason that your radiator`s leaking, you may be fine driving around for a week or two and just refilling the radiator tank with coolant as needed. But if your radiator leak is serious, topping off the coolant a couple of times a week might not cut it—unless you`re prepared to drop big bucks on 50/50.
Yes. You should address the issue of a leaking radiator as quickly as possible so it doesn`t become a bigger problem. If left unattended, a leaking radiator could cause damage to the flooring and furniture within your home, as well as posing a slip hazard.
In the vast majority of cases, the reason there is a wet patch underneath your radiator is because you have a faulty radiator valve. If the internal workings of the valve start to wear out, the valve will not be watertight and water will start to leak out.
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Hello. I think I need a radiator hose replacement. My 2006 Sebring was leaking coolant, then I heard a pop(not loud one but notic
ANSWER : A broken hose is plausible. Certainly, there is a large coolant leak. Regardless of whether the leak is due to a broken hose, or another cooling system component has failed, if you request radiator hose replacement – suspected leak , the responding certified mechanic will get this repaired right at your location. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
Leaking top radiator hose? Leaking top radiator hose how to replace a leaking top radiator
ANSWER : If you have not done a job like this before you might want to consider watching a professional from YourMechanic do it for you, especially as the labor time is less than 1.5 hours so it’s pretty economical. The first order of business, of course, is to make sure that the upper hose is actually leaking and you don’t have a different issue such as a crack is the radiator itself where the hose attaches. Also, if that hose is leaking due to a break in aged rubber, the other "old" hoses should be inspected as well. A radiator hose replacement entails removing any plastic shields that prevent access to the hose(s). Then, you have to drain the coolant to a level below the lowest point that you will be working at. The hose clamps are removed and then you have to carefully "debond" the hose from the point it is attached to the tank. Over time, the rubber will bond really tightly to the radiator and you have to break the seal with damaging or severely scratching the radiator "nipple" (the part the hose slides over). Then you slip the new hose on (with clamps already loosely applied), apply the clamps and you are ready to refill. When refilling, you have to open the cooling system bleeder screws (if equipped) to ensure that air does not get trapped. Trapped air could cause the car to overheat as trapped air can block coolant flow.
I have a leak in the coolant system that I have narrowed to I believe is the water inlet tube off of the lower radiator hose.
ANSWER : First off, I would say it would be best to pressure test the cooling system to verify where the coolant is coming from. With the complexity of repairs to the cooling system on this vehicle, it may be worth the time spent to pressure test the system before tackling the replacement. Now then, as far as replacing the o-ring seal on the water pump inlet tube, it should really only require the removal of the bypass hose, lower radiator hose, and the two (or three, depending on manufacturing changes) mounting bolts that hold the inlet tube to the block. I personally would go ahead and replace the tube while I was there, instead of just the o-ring. Granted, this doesn’t mention what it will take to get down to the inlet pipe, but this is all it should take once you have access to it. If this is something that you feel you could use a hand with, consult with a certified mechanic, like those available at YourMechanic.com.
No coolant in the reservoir. Seen low coolant message. I added 2 quarts of 50/50 coolant. Still getting the message. How much coolant doe it need?
ANSWER : Hi there. For the coolant light to go out, you would need to have the coolant between the low line and the full line for the light to go out. If the coolant is low and keeps on being low, then look for any signs of coolant leaks. You may have to use a coolant pressure tester to pressurize the reservoir to allow the leak to be found.
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My car has a coolant leak
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