Where is the leak on a jeep radiator?
It is at the seam between the aluminum core and the right hand plastic side cap (when looking from the front), just behind the airco condensor tube connection. No cracks visible, so do you guys or girls have good experience with radiator leak stop, or is that a complete no-go.
What causes water to leak out of the radiator?
For instance, over-filling the radiator can cause leaks from increased water pressure. A bad thermostat or a heater core can also create excessive heat and pressure on the radiator. Check the level of your radiator and the strength of your coolant while at the service station. Always check the radiator when the engine is cold; never while it’s hot.
Is it safe to drive with a leaking radiator?
It’s unwise to drive your car after it overheats. There are products available that can seal radiator leaks before they become a problem. AlumAseal® Radiator Stop Leak and Conditioner is a safe and convenient product that will take care of the problem before it becomes a hassle.
Can a 2 year old radiator have a leak?
Radiators should not be failing in 50,000 miles on 2 year old vehicles. Be sure to keep the proper ratio of glycol to water in the system. My neighbor owned a radiator shop for years and would always talk about cars coming in with no glycol and how straight water dried out the gaskets in the system and creating leaks.
Why is my radiator leaking in my Jeep?
Just had a better look at the radiator, and there is a very small vertical crack along the seam in the plastic end cap of the radiator. Can imagine that this very small leak could easily end up in a complete separation of the cap when the system is pressurized. 1.5 year ago, when i changed my waterpump, i also changed the thermostat.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee radiators?
In fact it has been enough of a problem that they are keeping extra radiators in stock. I believe Jeep should recall these radiators and pay for the cost of replacing mine. My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 85,820 miles & the radiator was found leaking when brought in for a engine code indicating the thermostat was bad.
It’s unwise to drive your car after it overheats. There are products available that can seal radiator leaks before they become a problem. AlumAseal® Radiator Stop Leak and Conditioner is a safe and convenient product that will take care of the problem before it becomes a hassle.
Why is the oil leaking from my Jeep Cherokee?
See all problems of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee . Oil filter housing/cooler leaks and pools oil on top of engine. Part number 68105583af. Oil drains down either side of the engine. It is a plastic part that can easily fail due to dealer over lightning the oil filter when performing an oil change.