Ok heres the problem. I own a 2005 Hyundai Elantra with the standard 4 banger. About 6 months ago I noticed coolant residue on the mid steam hose. I removed the radiator cap and I didn’t have any coolant at the top. So I topped it up and found that the High side had pressure and the low side not so …

Find another mechanic who will pressure test the system, and rev the engine up while looking for the source of the leak. Once the source of the leak is located, then the two of you can discuss how that leak should be fixed. The other choice would be for you to buy a bottle of Bar’s Leaks, add that …

I read that about three times and still can’t figure out what you are saying is leaking. Are you just saying that the lower radiator hose leaks? But that it was already replaced? Then there is a problem with the install, the clamp, or the engine side fitting. These can get damaged if someone is …

The lower radiator hose is attached to a housing that may have a bad gasket. Some of these gasket problems may only leak when the engine is running or stressing to a certain level, like pulling away or climbing hills. There may also be a leak that is squirting the coolant to the lower radiator hose,…

Retourqued the hose clamps on the engine side then something wierd happened. The leak stopped on the engine side just to start on the radiator side. I tourque the radiator side as a quick fix but I am starting to wonder if the pressure cap may be worn - not allowing the coolant to return to the rese…

A new cap costs all of about $5-10. Just put one on.

Hyundia Elantra Coolant leak...... How to Stop it

Maintenance/Repairs

rimmini January 21, 2011, 4:12pm 3

I know that the leak is coming out the end of the lowside hose, and I am not interested in clogging my cooling system with that crap. Bar’s leaks will get you out of a pinch but it screws up the engine in the long run. I am trying to figure out why It coming out of the hose.

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Hyundia Elantra Coolant leak...... How to Stop it

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