Coolant leak disappeared

Tiny
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  • 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 72,000 MILES
For two days there was a coolant leak coming from passenger side bottom corner, I can see vapor coming from beneath the headlight and a little puddle. The overflow tank was near empty. The last two days it seems to have stopped leaking as I didn't see any vapor coming from the bottom of the headlight and the coolant level hasn't dropped. I didn't use any stop leak product.
Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 2:46 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Coolant leaks cannot fix themselves.

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

Did you fill the tank back to level? The leak may have stopped from low coolant.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-leak-symptoms

I would have the system pressure tested to determine the source of the leak. You can either rent a tester or have a parts store do it for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Once it is determined, let me know so I can further help you with the leak.

Roy
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 3:53 AM
Tiny
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Had it pressure tested, turned out to be the water pump and S outlet located on left side next to cylinder head.
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Friday, April 17th, 2020 AT 7:48 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I attached the procedure for you to replace the water pump below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Roy

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Saturday, April 18th, 2020 AT 4:57 AM

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