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A woman realizes that she may have a big issue after putting an entire tub of coolant into her car, just for all of it to drip out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI just put a whole [expletive] thing of coolant, and it\u2019s dry,” Dani (@danikrapf24) begins in a viral video.<\/p>\n
The post displays the current dripping state of the coolant coming out of the car, and it\u2019s non-stop. \u201cSomeone please help me I\u2019m over this issue,\u201d she captions with a call for mechanics to chime in.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t get me wrong, I spilled a little of it, but it\u2019s really leaking out,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clearly left flustered and confused, Dani pleads for help from car enthusiasts on the internet to figure out what to do next.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow do I fix this? Do I need a man to fix this?\u201d she concludes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The post went viral, garnering 18,700 views as of this writing, and several commenters were encouraging.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCall Dad, that’s what my daughter does and it works every time for her. plus it’s a lot cheaper.\u201d one TikTok commenter said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes you need a man or a woman that knows about cars but it’s a good idea to call a tow truck to get it to a shop before you get more damage,\u201d a second shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t need a man, but I recommend a good flashlight and a few gallons of water. Coolant is expensive. Let it stop dripping. Then slowly pour water till it starts leaking. Then use the flashlight to find the leak. Take a picture, then google your vehicle and what that part is. Then you can see if it\u2019s a job you can fumble your way to fixing it. Sometimes it can be a simple fix. Other times it could require a mechanic. But you don\u2019t need a man to fix a car,\u201d a third encouraged.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m guessing you have a bad radiator hose or the clamp has gone bad. You can fix it yourself but you need some tools. Women can use tools just like men do,\u201d another shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The radiator is an essential part of a vehicle\u2019s cooling system. It cools hot coolant by passing it through narrow tubes. Air passes over these tubes, cooling the coolant, Car Parts<\/a> reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n A few warning signs of a bad radiator include overheating, leaking coolant, and discolored coolant.\u00a0<\/p>\n When the engine overheats, there might be something wrong with the radiator. This can be caused by a faulty thermostat that will no longer open. This leads to the engine overheating and potentially breaking down.\u00a0<\/p>\n Additionally, when the radiator is leaking, this will lead to coolant levels becoming too low. When there isn\u2019t enough coolant to reduce the heat, the engine might become too hot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Radiators are typically made with both metal and plastic. Plastic can become brittle and start cracking from overheating, leading to leaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you discover a green, orange, blue, pink, or yellow spot under your car, it could be coolant leaking from the radiator, hose, water pump, or gasket\/seal, FelPro<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n ConsumerAffairs<\/a> reports repairs on a car radiator will cost between $250 and $750. Honest mechanics will do everything possible to repair the radiator before replacing it. The cost to replace a new radiator can range between $750 and $1,850, depending on the make and model of the vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\n This cost can vary with what repair is exactly needed, and figuring out the cause of the coolant leak will determine the tab.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to FelPro<\/a>, there are five possible causes for coolant leaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hole in Radiator Even with anti-corrosive agents in antifreeze coolants, holes can still happen. Being in the front of the car, the radiator takes a lot of abuse. A hole from a rock or other debris can cause coolant to leak out.<\/p>\n The radiator cap seals in all the pressure of the cooling system. This cap is located on the plastic part of the radiator and can warp over time due to overheating. The seal can break down and allow antifreeze to leak.<\/p>\n A leak in any of the hoses can cause the leaking of coolant. If one of these hoses develops a crack or hole, coolant may leak.<\/p>\n The seal where the pump shaft passes through the pump body can leak coolant.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gasket seals secure the space between the cylinder head and the engine block. If this fails, coolant and engine oil may mix together. These parts can leak due to engine overheating, wear, or lack of cooling system maintenance.<\/p>\n A leak won\u2019t fix itself and can worsen quickly, potentially leading to further damage to your car\u2019s engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n For someone who\u2019s handy with tools in the garage, changing a radiator might be a task to undertake. However, if this isn\u2019t your wheelhouse, this fix requires the support of a mechanic, so it\u2019s best to schedule an appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n Motor1<\/em> has contacted Dani via email. This story will be updated if she replies.<\/p>\n \u00a0 A woman realizes that she may have a big issue after putting an entire tub of coolant into ...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-coverage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2085,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082\/revisions\/2085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.bruntonwolf.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How Much Will Repairs Cost on a Radiator?<\/h2>\n
What Causes Coolant Leaks?<\/h2>\n
\nFaulty Radiator Cap
\nHose Leak
\nWater Pump
\nEngine Gaskets and Seals<\/p>\nHole in Radiator<\/h3>\n
Faulty Radiator Cap<\/h3>\n
Hose Leak<\/h3>\n
Water Pump<\/h3>\n
Blown Engine Gaskets and Seals<\/h3>\n
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