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
Coolant leak
2008 SATURN AURA
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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
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
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Jan 21, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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