Coolant Leaking?

Tiny
NIRVI
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  • 2007 HYUNDAI ATOS
  • 1.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Today I noticed a light oil burning type smell from the vehicle. When I went to check I noticed that the Coolant Reservoir was empty and filled it. After a few minutes of the engine running, I noticed that the Coolant Reservoir was getting low and behind the engine/near the oil sump on the driver's side (right side) it was leaking (not oil). I can't find from where it is leaking.
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 AT 9:22 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Most of the time it will be a hose, or the water pump needs to be replaced but to be sure the system will need to be pressure tested and the leak traced down. here are two guides to help and I have included how to change the water pump out in case you need it:

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

and

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

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 AT 10:46 AM

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