Coolant leak

2008 SATURN AURA
170,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONNIE125
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I just got a new radiator for my car listed above EX model. Coolant is leaking out the bottom of the reservoir.
Jan 21, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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It could be that moving the hoses during the radiator change out moved the hose on the reservoir and started a leak.

Or worst case, the hoses got pulled hard and the plastic hose connection to the reservoir bottom got cracked or snapped off (the reservoir may be old and brittle.)

I attached this picture below from an online auto parts store, it listed for right at $40.00.

The Medic
Jan 21, 2019 at 7:45 PM