If the transmission is low on ATF because of an ATF leak, yes. It is not good for the transmission to be used while low on ATF. If the leak is engine coolant, no.
The radiator will need to be replaced. Sometimes, it may seem that the radiator itself is leaking but it could be the radiator "hose" that is leaking. In this case, the radiator hose needs to be replaced and clamped tightly.
Having to add collant & coolant leaking from the hose.
Several possibilities: 1. Radiator is leaking. 2. Coolant hose is leaking. 3. Hose clamp is loose. 3. Seal on water pump is leaking. 4. Overflow container is leaking. 5. Radiator clamp is loose or bad. Two highest possibilities: Radiator or hose is leaking.
Check radiator hose, leaking water pump, look for hole in radiator, leaking coolant bottle or leaking seals.
Leaking radiator? Leaking or loose radiator hose?
A leaking radiator hose would NOT cause this to happen, you have 2 problems with this vehicle.
Check the radiator hoses. The coolant is either leaking out of the new radiator, or it is coming from a radiator hose. The water pump may be leaking. Hose clamps may be loose.
It is the transmission cooler hose or line. It runs the fluid through a cooler on the radiator to cool the transmission fluid.
Replace the hose or use a splice kit for a temporary repair.
If your 1998 Jeep Cherokee is leaking coolant, it might be a seal but it is more likely that it is a hose. This might also be a radiator leak, a loose hose clamp, or the freeze plugs in the radiator.
Can be leaking from a hose not secured properly or a hole in the system.
take out the hose out of the radiator. then put a hose in the radiator hose, and let the car run with the heat on. it will take about 10 minutes. the coolant will be coming out of the radiator. then once the radiatior is leaking clear, you can put the hose back on, because it is flushed out.