Coolant leak

[Drew]

Gday,

I noticed a wet patch under the car this morning and did some investigation and found a coolant leak (see pic).

I looks like either a leak from the hose above, the drain plug or the seal where it attaches to the engine.

The car has done 46,000klm and was wondering two things.

1. while I've got her apart I'll replace the coolant but should I replace the hose as well while I'm at it ? (I don't know the expected life of a radiator hose)

2. Can I add a little water for the next couple of days till I can get it done ?

Drew

[Sir Roofy]

See if you can find the leak the hose maybe perished so replace both just add water till you get it changed
while its down why not flush it at the same time inside and out

[BigRAWesty]

46 thou mate that's a warrenty job ain't it?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[NP99]

46 thou mate that's a warrenty job ain't it?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

Hoses might not be covered??? Don't they exclude certain things???

[Drew]

46 thou mate that's a warrenty job ain't it?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

2nd owner and a 2008. Wasn't expecting it to be under warranty

[NP99]

46k in 5 years mate, that good value

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze, that's a baby... I thought they came with 5 years, if its under (may and onwards) I'd be asking the question. Can't hurt.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[threedogs]

What do you do Drew push it everywhere OMG.
Might want to change the hoses remove and clean radiator properly

[Drew]

What do you do Drew push it everywhere OMG.
Might want to change the hoses remove and clean radiator properly

PMSL


“The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up.” - Albert Einstein

[Drew]

Yup, no signs of coolant from either hose but definitely green around the thermostat on the passenger side.