Coolant leak

Tiny
RONNIE125
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  • 2008 SATURN AURA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I just got a new radiator for my car listed above EX model. Coolant is leaking out the bottom of the reservoir.
Monday, January 21st, 2019 AT 7:19 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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It could be that moving the hoses during the radiator change out moved the hose on the reservoir and started a leak.

Or worst case, the hoses got pulled hard and the plastic hose connection to the reservoir bottom got cracked or snapped off (the reservoir may be old and brittle.)

I attached this picture below from an online auto parts store, it listed for right at $40.00.

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Monday, January 21st, 2019 AT 7:45 PM

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