Radiator leaking

2005 HYUNDAI GETZ
20,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MREMBULA
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I have a leakage in most of the radiator top part. The car listed above 1.5 CRDI. may I buy a radiator that is of a petrol vehicle as mine it's diesel, would it work or not?
Nov 10, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The size must be exact for the proper cooling. It also has to have the same inlet and outlet fittings in the correct position.

Any of these items that are not the same will result in cooling system issues.

Roy
Nov 10, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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