Cooling system leaking?

1996 HONDA ACCORD
182,538 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISTOPHER IVAN ROEDER
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Every time I stop the car if the engine warms up enough when I turn it off it leaks coolant instantaneously from somewhere but not the radiator. I am thinking it might be a heater hose or in the vicinity.
Dec 7, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

It sounds like you should perform a cooling system pressure test. You will be using a pump to pressurize the cooling system with the engine off. You can then see where the car is leaking.

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

If you do not have access to a tester most auto parts stores have a tool loaner program and will rent you one. I have attached a tutorial showing what is involved. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-

Dec 7, 2018 at 8:41 PM
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