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Can a hole in a radiator be patched?

Updated: 9/19/2023
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Modern radiators are not made to be repaired. Depending on where your leak is, you may be able to patch it. Radiator Stop Leak additives usually clog up the entire cooling system and cause more repair costs than they claim to avoid.

The best solution is to buy and install a new radiator.

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