Massive coolant leak and engine smoking?

Tiny
BRADENSPLANET
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  • 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
  • 2.7L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,000 MILES
It is smoking from the engine bay near the air filter, on top of engine, has a major coolant leak that you can only see under the car at the rear of the engine and is overheating slightly according to the engine temperature gauge.
Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 AT 11:38 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Chances are it is related to the heater hoses or the hose tube. (See pic below) However, to make sure that is the issue, we need to fill the coolant and pressure test the system. You will need a pressure tester, but most parts stores will lend one to you.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

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

Note, if you have a major leak, the vehicle shouldn't be driven until it's repaired. You don't want to overheat the engine and cause additional damage.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 AT 9:53 PM

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