1992 Chevrolet Lumina Coolant Leak

1992 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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LASSHAWN
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I have a pretty fat leak of radiator fluid spilling from under my driver's side. Can anyone tell me if there is any kind of leak repair I can put into the radiator or reserve tank to fix this? My car is old and I'm not trying to spend over $500 to fix it.
May 29, 2006 at 5:50 AM
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SDALTON19
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radiator stop leak will only cause more problems do not use these products it is best to find the source of the leak and repair that i dont think it will cost you near 500 dollars though if you repair the leak
May 29, 2006 at 6:08 AM
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LASSHAWN
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Thank you for your quick reply.
May 29, 2006 at 6:17 AM
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Suggested Repair

Do not use radiator stop-leak products. Locate the coolant leak under the driver's side and repair the leaking component; that repair should typically cost less than $500.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Chevrolet Lumina reported a large coolant leak under the driver's side and asked whether a stop-leak product could be added to the radiator or reserve tank to avoid spending over $500. The expert advised against stop-leak products because they can cause further problems and recommended finding and repairing the leak source, which should not cost near $500.

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