My engine is leaking coolant?

JEANNIE8

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1997 HONDA CIVIC
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
76,000 MILES

My coolant is leaking straight down from the resevior to the ground. I suspect it may be the heater hose. Could you tell me where it is located?

Thank you.

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 AT 9:29 PM

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KHLOW2008

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41,814 POSTS

Hi Jeannie8,

The heater hoses would not leak from the reservoir. these guides cna help us fix it

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

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Sunday, July 11th, 2010 AT 3:08 AM

JEANNIE8

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Might be radiator cap since I do see excess coolant near the top of the radiator. Is there any telltale signs on the cap itself that would indicate it needs to be replaced? I am trying to troubleshoot this myself since the economy now is bad and mechanics are hurting for $ and they may tell me something I don't need. Would you know how much a pressure test costs?Thank you.

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Sunday, July 11th, 2010 AT 1:08 PM

KHLOW2008

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I do not know how much a pressure test would cost and you can sak locally for some quotes.

If the radiator cap rubber seals are hardened or cracked, then it is bad.

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Sunday, July 11th, 2010 AT 2:16 PM