Coolant leak

1998 SATURN SW2
300,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANA1980
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I have a coolant leak, but it is only leaking out from under the coolant reservoir after I turn the car off. The water pump is working because the coolant is cycling through the engine. Could it be the thermostat being stuck?
Nov 2, 2017 at 4:12 AM
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STRAILER
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It does sounds like the engine is overheating and then boils over. Are the cooling fans on before you shut the engine off?

Here is a guide you can go over as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Nov 2, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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DANA1980
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I found that the coolant resovoir itself had a crack in it and when the coolant got hot n pressure built up it leaked. I replaced the resovoir n the problem was solved. Thank you for ur response to my question
Nov 5, 2017 at 4:40 AM
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 5, 2017 at 1:33 PM