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Where is the coolant dripping from?
- if it's dripping from the overflow reservoir (jug that holds acts as a reservoir for antifreeze): means there's too much coolant in the reservoir; it should only be filled to the 'full' or 'max' line - not 100% full
- if it's leaking out of a small hole in the water pump, it means the pump seal is gone and the pump needs to be replaced. This is a very common problem in older Celica's
- if it leaking from a hose, tighten it slightly (or replace if cracked)
- if it's leaking from the radiator, get the radiater repaired/replaced: NOTE: there is a drain valve on the bottom of the radiator that you should be able to finger-tighten if it's not completely shut off. Make sure it's snuggly tightenen BY HAND (if you use a tool and tighten it too hard , it'll break)
Overall, the car shouldn't leak antifreeze: Jap motors are more-tightly designed that North Am. cars and if you've got a leak, something is loose, broken or worn out.
Note that if it's just water (have a taste on your fingertip, but don't go overboard!), coming from the rear of the engine compartment, it could just be condensing from the air conditioner. Happens particulalry in hot weather.
Which is perfectly fine and nothing to worry about.
What else can I help you with?
What do it mean when the radiator boil in to your over flow?
It might be clogged, thus not allowing enough flow It means that the excess coolant is going where it is supposed to. The coolant expands when hot and goes to the over flow reservoir.
What is coolant Resevor on Mecerdes mean?
The coolant resevoir on a mercedes is the same as it is on any vehicle it just might be a different shape. Your coolant resevoir is where you store excess coolant and where exess coolant from your radiator goes.
Is it normal for coolant water to go into the reservoir?
Yes- coolant reservoir is designed to accept excess coolant - As coolant heats up it will expand and flow to the coolant recovery tank (reservoir) and as it cools (contracts) it will be sucked back into the radiator
What happens to a car if you put to much coolant in it over the fill line?
It could end up popping the reservoir cover off and "burping" the excess coolant out.
What does an overflow container do?
An overflow container prevents coolant loss. As coolant heats it expands. Without the tank, excess coolant would be forced from the radiator and be dumped on the ground. As coolant cools it is drawn back into the radiator so it always stays full.
What can happen if you over fill the cooling system?
Not much, the excess coolant would be pushed out the overflow tube.
What would cause the antifreeze to or overflow out of the tank of a 2007 Chevy aveo?
The system was overfilled and purged the excess coolant.
How do you know how much coolant to put in your peugeot 306?
Correct coolant level for the 306 is about 4 inches below the top of the radiator. If it is filled any higher the car will blow out the excess DO NOT OVERFILL
When running the ac the car will leak collant from reservoir?
I'm thinking the coolant level in the reservoir is to high to begin with. The cooling system has to work harder when the ac is running. The coolant expands as it heats up. If the coolant level was high to start with it will push out the excess.
Should the coolant in your radiator be completely full?
Yes, if it is too full the excess will be dumped into the recovery tank. Fill it to the top.
What causes steam to come from the hood of a car?
That'll be your coolant, and there could be a number of things causing it... a blown head gasket will do it... a coolant leak where the coolant leaks onto a hot engine block will do it... a faulty radiator cap which opens too easily can cause this.... excess coolant causing the system to overpressurize and have to relive frequently will, as well.
You accidentally overfilled the coolant resovour and then noticed that your 1992 mercury topaz was leaking coolant onto the ground but then appeared to slow down and possibly stop why is this?
The excess drained out of the overflow until it was down to the level it should be...
