Coolant leak

Tiny
MARIA PE
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  • 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLS550
  • 5.5L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
For two weeks, instrument cluster says top up coolant level. See manual. It tops out with 3/4 gallon. Last night after fifteen minutes of driving on freeway, smoke issued from under hood, and on opening it at home, I saw water pouring from upper hose, like a faucet.
Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 7:24 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

If the leak was the hose itself, it will need replaced. Here is a link that discusses how to find a leak as well as how one is repaired. If you page down a bit, it comes to the radiator hose.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-radiator-hoses

Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 6:39 PM

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