# \#leaks **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/leaks/1515.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Window wet/ trunk flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982)
**Author:** [@starsandboulevards\_192728](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starsandboulevards_192728)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982 "2025-02-14T01:16:50Z")
Help. We’ve checked the plug in the trunk and the filter behind the glove box and i believe one other place that i can’t remember at the moment. The seals are an supposedly fine. Problem. My windshield is soaked. Spare… --- ## [Brake vacuum pump leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755 "2024-08-18T13:20:19Z")
I had my 2012 VW Golf 2.5L serviced today and the inspection report mentions some seepage at the brake vacuum pump that they referred to as “level 1” and said I could just monitor it for now. To fix they said would invo… --- ## [Buick Century Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213 "2024-01-22T23:16:51Z")
I’ve got a ‘98 Buick Century with 142,000 miles. This is the 3100 v6 engine. I’ve had minor coolant leaks for the last couple years, managed with topping off now and then. Recently replaced the radiator, only to then di… --- ## [Shall I replace strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shall-i-replace-strut/194040)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shall-i-replace-strut/194040 "2023-12-28T05:03:36Z")
2002 Camry LE, 150,000 miles. The rear passenger side leaks, but the rear driver side seems okay. They have been like these for 3 or more years. The riding experence has been okay, not bumpy. If I want to keep the car fo… --- ## [Radiator Leak Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303 "2023-12-17T22:04:01Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 Cylinder. My radiator leaks 1-2 drops per second. I’m not exactly sure about the leak position, but it seems to be somewhere between the plastic tank and the metal radiator core, and it’s not likely the … --- ## [Car wont go into reverse + transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-into-reverse-transmission-leak/184369)
**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-into-reverse-transmission-leak/184369 "2022-05-30T01:29:24Z")
Hey, so i own a 2006 ford mustang v6, i have been driving it for the past 3 months and 2 days ago i started my car to go to work and it wouldn’t go into reverse. I’d put it in reverse and there wouldn’t be any clicking i… --- ## [About to purchase this 1998 Jeep Laredo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-this-1998-jeep-laredo/181903)
**Author:** [@Nikola\_179101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikola_179101)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-this-1998-jeep-laredo/181903 "2022-01-16T17:27:58Z")
I’m heading over to purchase this 1998 Jeep Laredo and one of the photos online showed this leak on the underside. Any idea what it might be? --- ## [Is it safe to drive a car that has mold under the carpet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-that-has-mold-under-the-carpet/180107)
**Author:** [@Julien-LaPointe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julien-LaPointe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-that-has-mold-under-the-carpet/180107 "2021-10-21T00:40:34Z")
My parents gifted me their 2002 VW Passat Wagon. After a few months, I noticed that a bag I left behind the driver’s seat was soaking wet. Since then, I have seen up to 2” of water there when it rains. There is definitel… --- ## [MAZDA 3 Swimming Pool!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-swimming-pool/178773)
**Author:** [@justin23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-swimming-pool/178773 "2021-08-17T23:46:06Z")
Hi car talk community, so my 2006 hatchback mazda 3 has a swimming pool in the trunk caused by a leak. It fills up the area where the spare tire is. I can’t seem to find where the water is coming in. I live in Kodiak, Al… --- ## [Radiator dumping coolant into reservoir, overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-dumping-coolant-into-reservoir-overheating/172619)
**Author:** [@Cameron-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron-24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-dumping-coolant-into-reservoir-overheating/172619 "2021-01-29T14:30:18Z")
2005 Subaru Forester, 175k miles. New radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, and water pump. Radiator is filling with air, reservoir flowing over with the coolant from the radiator, motor runs hot after about 20miles. What’… --- ## [Cooling System Stop Leak hot engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-stop-leak-hot-engine/173383)
**Author:** [@jesper921](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesper921)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-stop-leak-hot-engine/173383 "2020-12-19T08:53:40Z")
Hi there, I have some small leaks in my cooling system, so I ordered the Wynn’s Cooling System Stop Leak product (https://www.wynns.eu/product/cooling-system-stop-leak/). It says on that website I should bring the engine… --- ## [Get rid of power steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-rid-of-power-steering/173215)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-rid-of-power-steering/173215 "2020-12-12T07:08:50Z")
Is it possible to just take out the power steering pump and either put in just a pulley for the existing belt configuration, OR get a short belt to bypass the power steering? I can’t afford to have the rack replaced and… --- ## [2007 Lincoln Town Car - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-wet-floors/172245)
**Author:** [@lucletendre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucletendre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-wet-floors/172245 "2020-11-13T16:52:58Z")
leak on pasager floor front and back --- ## [Scratched oil pan surface](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-oil-pan-surface/169068)
**Author:** [@loxy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loxy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-oil-pan-surface/169068 "2020-08-23T15:38:35Z")
Hii, I recently got my first car and it had a huge leak all around oil pan so I went to replace the seal however when I removed the pan i was shocked to see that some smart ass probably took 80 grit sandpaper and scratch… --- ## [Chrysler Town and Country leaking under glove compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-and-country-leaking-under-glove-compartment/169059)
**Author:** [@gamegeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamegeek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-and-country-leaking-under-glove-compartment/169059 "2020-08-22T23:51:10Z")
Hey there, My minivan is leaking under the glove compartment. Not sure where from. It only happens when I make left turns. And if the AC is on when I make those turns, I hear what sounds like water pouring onto a fan po… --- ## [Overheating and coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-coolant-leak/168310)
**Author:** [@Brittany-1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittany-1988)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-coolant-leak/168310 "2020-08-06T02:15:37Z")
I have a 1999 Acura TL 3.2L and it’s been overheating and losing coolant from somewhere. The thermostat, radiator cap and radiator hoses have been replaced. I’ve also purchased the temperature control switch which hasn’t… --- ## [2005 Hundai Elantra Evaporative Emissions Large Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hundai-elantra-evaporative-emissions-large-leak/54397)
**Author:** [@Turtle8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turtle8)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hundai-elantra-evaporative-emissions-large-leak/54397 "2020-07-03T18:08:43Z")
My 2005 Hundai Elantra has check engine code p455 - large leak in the evaporative emmission system. I've changed the gas cap (Hundai dealer cap) and the purge valve. Have also examined the charcoal cannister and it's v… --- ## [Main seal damage from overfilling oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-damage-from-overfilling-oil/59250)
**Author:** [@bansheemarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bansheemarc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-damage-from-overfilling-oil/59250 "2020-05-30T16:22:08Z")
I have heard many people say that overfilling the engine with oil can damage the main seals and lead to leakage. Is this true or just an old wives tale? --- ## [Possible coolant leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-coolant-leak/164710)
**Author:** [@Olesyagordeyeva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olesyagordeyeva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-coolant-leak/164710 "2020-05-23T02:33:34Z")
Hey guys! I’ve been having a couple of issues with my coolant. My coolant light has been going off and it seems to be over heating. The first time i filled it up, it seemed fine. Only a few months have passed by and the… --- ## [Marie's Leaky Audi TT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maries-leaky-audi-tt/9305)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maries-leaky-audi-tt/9305 "2020-05-01T19:48:22Z")
On this weeks show, would you tolerate a vigorous spray down, every time you drove through the car wash... in your high-end sports car? We didn't think so. And neither would Marie. Which is exactly why she called To… --- ## [Rollover Valve fix other than Replace Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799)
**Author:** [@Vangelique](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vangelique)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799 "2020-04-16T15:30:14Z")
Got 2005 Subaru Imprezza Wagon from my mom. Had been in a wreck within the previous year, and after insurance repairs, check engine light kept coming on. Mom was too busy to pursue the issue, but once I had the car, I kn… --- ## [Antifreeze leaking from front of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leaking-from-front-of-engine/49172)
**Author:** [@denny9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denny9)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leaking-from-front-of-engine/49172 "2010-05-22T22:46:36Z")
99 Chevy Suburban. I had a coolant leak from what I thought was a bad water pump, so I replaced it. I still have a leak and appears to be coming from the cover behind the water pump but its hard to tell. I don't see any … --- ## [Transmission Rebuild Leaking Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-leaking-fluid/58383)
**Author:** [@Pele1969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pele1969)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-leaking-fluid/58383 "2019-12-30T21:41:34Z")
My Automatic transmission was rebuilt 2 years ago, now it's damaged again, the original mechanic who fixed it, examined it today and states that damage was caused due to a leak of transmission fluid, but the transmission… --- ## [Pacifica Leak tried everything, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-leak-tried-everything-please-help/150284)
**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-leak-tried-everything-please-help/150284 "2019-10-09T00:59:27Z")
I have an 05 Pacifica, when it rains it comes in soaks the passenger floor. This only happens when it rains. if there is no rain there is no water on the passenger floor. I have posted a pic of where it is dripping in o… --- ## [Leaky passenger side 05 pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-passenger-side-05-pacifica/149901)
**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-passenger-side-05-pacifica/149901 "2019-10-02T02:50:54Z")
I have an 05 pacifica that leaks on the floor every time it rains. I have checked the sunroof drains and they are fine. the windshield trim has also been checked and sealed. I have done a soap test with water and have no… --- ## [Do I really have a MASSIVE oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-have-a-massive-oil-leak/108647)
**Author:** [@CS\_0804](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CS_0804)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-have-a-massive-oil-leak/108647 "2019-08-04T03:42:31Z")
Hello! I went yesterday to get the oil change on my car (purchased in March). The mechanic told me that I had a MASSIVE (he said it in a very dramatic way) oil leak, and they couldn’t change the oil or do anything. I’ve … --- ## [Pull razor-like piece of metal out of Tire. Should it be patched?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-razor-like-piece-of-metal-out-of-tire-should-it-be-patched/92705)
**Author:** [@hpdaterrible](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpdaterrible)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-razor-like-piece-of-metal-out-of-tire-should-it-be-patched/92705 "2019-07-07T19:52:45Z")
I found a razor-like piece of metal stuck in my tire. I brought the car to Costco and they pulled the piece out. I was told that there was no leak with the tire. I noticed that they didn't patch the tire. I'm not experie… --- ## [2000 Caravan 3.0 V6 leaking coolant, overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-3-0-v6-leaking-coolant-overheating/142116)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-3-0-v6-leaking-coolant-overheating/142116 "2019-06-24T04:53:19Z")
Seeking WOTL for this 2000 Dodge Caravan Base 3.0 V6 coolant leak. :face\_with\_monocle: Last night, overheating returned. :grimacing: Ding - alarm sounded once, then again, temp gauge almost at H. Moments later, Ding-D… --- ## [Buick Lacrosse Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacrosse-coolant-leak/140104)
**Author:** [@Schaan\_Hughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schaan_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacrosse-coolant-leak/140104 "2019-05-11T05:14:15Z")
Hello. I currently drive 2010 Buick Lacrosse cxs awd. Love it! Last night driving home from work my car was over heated by the time I pulled into my driveway. Thinking I was low on coolant possibly I filled it today and … --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey bad oil leak but all seals replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-bad-oil-leak-but-all-seals-replaced/134174)
**Author:** [@farm\_lama\_148001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farm_lama_148001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-bad-oil-leak-but-all-seals-replaced/134174 "2019-02-07T20:56:31Z")
My 2006 Honda Odyssey has been leaking oil for months. My mechanic has replaced every seal, tightened everything up, and replaced the pcv valve too. Each time I get it back a new oil leak appears. It is the oil leak that… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/leaks/1515.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=leaks)