Leaking coolant

Tiny
DEBRA COX
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 3 CYL
  • 4WD
  • 191,291 MILES
I had two antifreeze leaks. Got the radiator hose replaced on the passenger front now I am leaking and losing coolant on the driver front. I can see underneath my truck where it's leaking down on because certain spots is wet and the antifreeze can be seen on the ground plus I can hear liquid sloshing around when I drive sometimes. Before I got the hose replaced I was leaking and I was putting antifreeze in like every week but still had some in the reservoir but since the radiator hose was replaced. I'm losing antifreeze big time going through at least two gallons a week.I can fill it up and about time I make it back home, it is back empty. I am lost at this point. Please tell me what should I do. Also, I did have a used engine put in back in 2017. So do you think that it's the used motor. But i've had my truck for nine years and this is the first time I started having coolant leaking problems. Do you think it's the hoses? Once I got the one on the right side replaced I haven't had any leaks out of that one.
Thursday, March 14th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

You might want to double check the hose clamps used to put the radiator hose on. Sometimes you can get these clamps tight, especially the worm gear type, only to have them back off a little. And with radiator hose clamps, a little is all that it takes for a coolant leak to occur.
Since you replaced the passenger side hose, it might also be a good idea to replace the driver's side hose as well. When things that go together like an upper and lower radiator hoses, spark plugs, tires, brakes, etc., things that are used in multiples on a car, it is usually best to replace the set.
The best way to go about getting your engine's cooling system back to tip top shape would be to go to the two links listed below.

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

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 2:11 PM
Tiny
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I thank you so so much for answering my question. Thank you again and have a great day!
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