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Leaking coolant Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting gkpeterson New User Aug 19, 2013, 10:27 AM Post #1 of 4 (1622 views) Leaking coolant Sign In In the last year two problems have come up with my Honda Civic 1999 Lx. First this winter the heat stopped working when I sit at lights. When I start driving the heat comes back on. Secondly and recently I started having to add coolant to my radiator every two months. The leak seems to lead into the half an inch sized sponge separating the radiator from the front of the car. I am not sure if the radiator leaks or if it's a hose. I would like to solve both these problems and I am wondering if these issues are related. If anyone has any advice or suggestions I would be very thankful. -GKPeterson Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 19, 2013, 11:32 AM Post #2 of 4 (1613 views) Re: Leaking coolant Sign In Sounds like the radiator is leaking which will give you both problems. Verify that and replace the radiator is confirmed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 19, 2013, 3:42 PM Post #3 of 4 (1596 views) Re: Leaking coolant Sign In I'd say YES both issues are related - low coolant level sure can change how heater works. Might be hard to really see it leak from exactly where. A pressure test could be the best bet or if slow enough need to remove items blocking view as possible, lower level on purpose and be ready and able to properly refill it, pressure it up with a pressure tester and spray soapy water just at suspect areas away from harming anything else, T Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 19, 2013, 3:46 PM Post #4 of 4 (1592 views) Re: Leaking coolant Sign In It should still be confirmed but if the coolant is landing in the foam between the radiator and the condenser, it can't be coming from anywhere but the radiator. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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