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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Coolant leak

So I drove to work today and when I got out I was talking to a buddy of mine for about 20 minutes then when I walked in the front of my car I noticed a decent sized puddle of antifreeze under my car, is this normal or should I worry?
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Should u?
I don't see why u shouldn't if your car is leaking anything.
Fix the leak asap or u might overheated and get a new motor.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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I took my car in about two weeks ago. They said that I was leaking coolant and replaced my reservoir tank.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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well the air codnitioner can some times create a puddle of water that makes it look like the car is leaking someting.

But poster said it is coolant. If you are sure then no .. a good sized pudle of coolant is not good.
Coolant tank is common problem.
Fixd mine with glue gun.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Leaks generally aren't supposed to happen...
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
Leaks generally aren't supposed to happen...
Unless you're a woman.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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you should worry more about why you posted this in General Automotive
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RNKNIGHT
So I drove to work today and when I got out I was talking to a buddy of mine for about 20 minutes then when I walked in the front of my car I noticed a decent sized puddle of antifreeze under my car, is this normal or should I worry?

I wouldnt worry however I'd take a look right away at it to resolve the issue. It could be something as simple as a loose fitting around a hose (which I have seen happen a couple times) Did you see where it was leaking from?
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Not being worried about leaks is a recipe for disaster.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
Leaks generally aren't supposed to happen...
Originally Posted by bse50
Unless you're a woman.

Ha Ha Ha...period.


Anyway, the only thing i know that leaks underneath that is normal is the moisture from the air conditioning whenever you use it.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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I wouldnt worry however I'd take a look right away at it to resolve the issue.
I know what you were TRYING to get across, but it didn't work.



Yes, find out why it's leaking.
There are any number of things it could be. Hoses, radiator, crack in coolant bottle, stuck thermostat and coming out of overflow hose....................etc.
None are good.
Find out why.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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? hey bro u live pretty close to me btw, im just on the other side of the river


Originally Posted by Mazurfer
I know what you were TRYING to get across, but it didn't work.



Yes, find out why it's leaking.
There are any number of things it could be. Hoses, radiator, crack in coolant bottle, stuck thermostat and coming out of overflow hose....................etc.
None are good.
Find out why.
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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You live in Washington? We should meet up sometime, the car is going In the shop next week
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