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I have a 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.4l that is leaking a large amount of green fluids

Tiny
CRIMSON977
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  • 2000 DODGE STRATUS
  • 150 MILES
Green fluid is leaking bad near passenger front tire checked the radiatior, hoses are fine and the radiator seems to not leak either. Car does run hot and a battling sound comes from the coolant reservoir. Could it be a blown head gasket? It was a rather large amount of liquid and I'm almost positive its coolant but I just can't find the leak. When you take the tire off the green fluid is on the bottom back side of the engine near the oil reservoir and is on the corner of the axel.
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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You may not see it but move the hoses around and it may start leaking. Probably in a hose or the connection to the heater. To me if it was the heater you would have some leaking in the passenger side inside the vehicle. It only takes a pinhole under pressure to make a big puddle. So Make sure the radiator is full and the reserve. Start car run it for a while or until the leak starts. Mark the location of the leak and shut off engine, make sure it cools down before trying any repairs There are also hoses that are on the side of the engine so look all around for the leak. As I said do not try any repairs until the engine is cool and the fluid is not under any pressure.
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