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is it possible for a car to leak radiator fluid if its low on radiator fluid?

Nov 12, 2010 by . | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

What could cause a car to leak radiator fluid besides wore out coolant/radiator hoses?

If it is low on radiator fluid or coolant, this will cause it to run extra hot . The cylinder head could warp from overheating and allow a leak of the little coolant that is left. Coolant can also leak from a hole in the radiator itself. or from a

jimanddottaylor | Nov 12, 2010

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