Coolant Leak
yamika23
04-07-2005, 11:09 AM
Hello! I am in need of some help. My 1999 SL1 is leaking coolant. It started small and would last an entire day. Last night, I filled the tank completely and this morning there was coolant all over the parking lot. Any suggestions of the first place to look for leaks? Thanks!!
peppermrj
04-07-2005, 11:21 AM
I would check at the tank first. always look for the highest point.
mysatilac
04-07-2005, 12:52 PM
If you can't locate a leak, there are UV dyes you can add to coolant,
once some has leaked out, use a black light and your leak should be apparent.
here is one place you can get it ~$11
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once some has leaked out, use a black light and your leak should be apparent.
here is one place you can get it ~$11
http://www.monstermarketplace.com/Home/Landing893a6363.html
sierrap615
04-07-2005, 11:37 PM
two common leak areas are the water pump and top left of the radiator.
jgeib
04-08-2005, 02:26 PM
My 97 SC2 started Leaking on the radiator. From the front of the car looking toward the motor it was about 6 inches down on the right side of the radiator. The radiator is half plastic and it just failed and began to leak. I put a new radiator in with the help of a shop manual in about an hour and a half. New radiator cost about $125 for mine. Just trace hoses and look all around once the motor is warm and the system builds a little pressure. You'll find the leak if it's leaking that much.
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