My engine is leaking coolant?

1997 HONDA CIVIC
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
JEANNIE8
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
My coolant is leaking straight down from the resevior to the ground. I suspect it may be the heater hose. Could you tell me where it is located?

Thank you.
Jul 8, 2010 at 9:29 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
KHLOW2008
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 41,814 POSTS
Hi Jeannie8,

The heater hoses would not leak from the reservoir. these guides cna help us fix it

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jul 11, 2010 at 3:08 AM
Avatar
JEANNIE8
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Might be radiator cap since I do see excess coolant near the top of the radiator. Is there any telltale signs on the cap itself that would indicate it needs to be replaced? I am trying to troubleshoot this myself since the economy now is bad and mechanics are hurting for $ and they may tell me something I don't need. Would you know how much a pressure test costs ?Thank you.
Jul 11, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
KHLOW2008
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 41,814 POSTS
I do not know how much a pressure test would cost and you can sak locally for some quotes.

If the radiator cap rubber seals are hardened or cracked, then it is bad.
Jul 11, 2010 at 2:16 PM