2003 Toyota Corolla Cracked Radiator

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHACHA111283
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I took my car to the mechanic today to have my AC serviced. My AC just intermittedly blows hot air. Not for long and not often, but I wanted it looked at. They said my AC needed services (I thought this would be true). They also said my radiator was cracked and that also caused this. When I spoke to my father about that he said if my radiator was cracked I would see leaking. I have not seen any leaking.

So, is the mechanic correct or just trying to get more money out of me? Should I have him replace the radiator?
Aug 31, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Your dad is right, a cracked radiator would leak coolant.
A cooling system pressure test would confirm this.

I would get a second opinion.
Sep 2, 2009 at 6:24 AM
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