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Engine coolant is a liquid that circulates from engine to radiator

to maintain an operating temperature or reduce overheating of

engine.

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There are common trouble spots that need to be checked first before

visiting a service point ..

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Under the vehicle or under

the hood area..

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First in morning, check under the hood area for any liquid on the ground…

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Then check thoroughly under the hood for any wetness near the hoses or reservoir or radiator ..

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First look around and check whether any whitish deposit or rust colored stain are there or not?

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Replace the pressure cap :

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Make sure to check with the mechanic if its functioning properly or not? If found faulty,

replace it.

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Check the hoses:-

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If found problem in radiator hose, then it’ll leave a sudden shower of steam on the middle of road or any place while driving.

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If you find the hose with the symptoms like soft and squishy

bulging hard and brittle

cracked or leaking marked whitish deposit etc…. Then make sure to change

it immediately

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Internal leaking:-

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Leaking water pump :-

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One can replace it in the early stage rather waiting for the

complete break down.

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But if the water pump is leaking, then make sure to check whether it is leaking in front of timing belt or around the gasket….

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If yet you didn’t find the source of leak, then make sure to

visit the service point and ask the mechanic to do a

pressure test to locate the place of leak..

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