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It started leaking antifreeze

Tiny
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It started leaking antifreeze. It has not even been driven. What could it be?
Sunday, January 6th, 2013 AT 12:26 AM

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Tiny
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What size engine? Gasoline or Diesel Engine?

Could be:

- a broken plastic coolant flange or fitting
- a broken radiator
- a leak from the water pump
- a bad sensor o-ring
etc.

Take pictures of where you see the coolant (on the ground) and post them here. I can then give you a better "Guess".

Thomas
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Sunday, October 7th, 2018 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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Did you have enough coolant in it or was it mostly water?
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Sunday, October 7th, 2018 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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Are you thinking frozen coolant caused a crack somewhere?

Got to fix the leak before addressing the mixture.

Thomas
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Tiny
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Yes, I am wondering if something is cracked.
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Sunday, October 7th, 2018 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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Hi, if there is no leak on the outside, check the foot rest area on the inside, if carpets are damp, then the heater radiator is leaking.
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