Why is my coolant reservoir hot?
If the coolant in your reservoir is hot and you keep up on proper maintenance intervals. The issue that is often overlooked is the reservoir pressure cap or the radiator cap. One or Both are required to maintain a certain amount of pressure in your coolant system.
Is there a leak in the coolant reservoir?
I have noticed that the coolant level has again dropped significantly. But, after the last fix, I do not see any visible sign of leak. There is no evidence of coolant anywhere under the hood. I am not sure if there is something else going on now. Any suggestions? Is there something else I should check? Please advise.
What should you do when your car is losing coolant but no leak?
Generally, there should be a leak somewhat if the vehicle is losing a high amount of antifreeze. However, a car could be losing coolant but no leak. What should you do when coolant disappearing from reservoir without leaving any trace?
What should I do if my radiator is leaking?
If you have a leaky radiator, you can try applying a cooling system sealer to stop the leak. If it is not a severe leak, the sealer will stop the leak for a long period. In a case of a severe leakage from the radiator, you will have to separate the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) case to change the heater core.
Can a water pump leak through the shaft seal?
If this water pump is the original, it’s way overdue for a replacement. A water pump can leak through the shaft seal only when the engine is running, and to varying amounts (leak rates). If the level should continue dropping, keep the pump in mind as a candidate. Gord777 July 6, 2016, 2:57am #8 I have a 98 Civic Si coupe. 245,000Km.
I have noticed that the coolant level has again dropped significantly. But, after the last fix, I do not see any visible sign of leak. There is no evidence of coolant anywhere under the hood. I am not sure if there is something else going on now. Any suggestions? Is there something else I should check? Please advise.
What happens if the reservoir radiator cap is faulty?
There may be times that the reservoir radiator cap may turn out to be faulty. While this may seem to be a minor issue, it can lead to dire consequences. In normal circumstances, the coolant gets ousted out from the reservoir overflow tube, the moment the engine starts warming up.
Generally, there should be a leak somewhat if the vehicle is losing a high amount of antifreeze. However, a car could be losing coolant but no leak. What should you do when coolant disappearing from reservoir without leaving any trace?
Can a head gasket leak cause coolant to evaporate?
Solving the mystery of Coolant Disappearing From Reservoir. Sometimes, though the head gasket can turn out to be defective. Such an issue, in turn, can lead to coolant flowing into the cylinder and evaporating. In case, the head gasket leak is a minor one; the air is likely to enter the coolant system.