1998 Holden Commodore

JASMINEB

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1998 HOLDEN COMMODORE

1998 Holden Commodore 6 cyl Automatic

noticed fluid leaking near the motor on the bottom of car not near the radiator at the bottom, car temp gauge was same it didnt indicate high temp any ideas to what it may be, a friend think it may be a head gasket or a welsh plug have u any ideas to what it may be?

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Is this coolant or trans oil?

If coolant you will have to get the cooling system pressure tested, as the radiator sits well back off the engine, if there is fluid leaking at the bottom of the radiator I would be thinking a lower hose or a leaking radiator. If trans oil check the two trans cooler lines as they do come loose.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 3:50 AM

JASMINEB

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Thanks u so so much for the reply ii dont think it the raditator the leak is comin from under neath the motor on the bottom an I cant find any leakage near the radiator at all. I cant tell if any hoses come of I not sure really what to do other than take it my local mechanic who I think is a bit dodgie as I havent a clue about cars other than puttin water, coolant, oil etc so if I have a rough idea to what it may be I can fill him in an he will no I not a cluess woman after all lol but a big thanks to u for replying. : )

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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 6:22 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Just ask for a cooling system pressure test to be done, and ask for a report & quote, go get a second opinion if you want, this test is quick and simple and will locate any external coolant leaks.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 8:04 PM