I've read a few threads of guys having low coolant that lasts a few days to a month and I really appreciate the updates I've been seeing that detail what the problem was. I'm going to add to the knowledge bank with my own leak that I noticed a few months ago.
See attached photos.
What's interesting is one guy's problem was the water pump. Another had a cracked hose. I thought mine would be an easy radiator cap fix because I could see the leak. No mystery, pressure test, dye test, needed here. BUT... there's a complication. I've never used the name of this part before. Is it a T-junction? Cap adapter? Or like Autozone thought a "Coolant filler neck"?
Maybe the issue is none of those. Maybe its a hairline crack in the hose that's travelling down the piece below the radiator cap. Either way i'm going to get a better look at it tomorrow.
Do you guys have any guesses as to where the leak might be based on the photos or perhaps one of you had this exact same issue? Any DIY links you guys care to share?
I'm thinking it's the hose that's trying to trick me into replacing the coolant filler neck for no reason.
Jeep is a 2016 with 80k miles and the leak empties rhe reservoir every 3 to 4 weeks. No smell in the cabin with AC or Heater on. I'll get to the bottom of it and I'll update this thread once the leak has been stopped.
Thanks everyone
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See attached photos.
What's interesting is one guy's problem was the water pump. Another had a cracked hose. I thought mine would be an easy radiator cap fix because I could see the leak. No mystery, pressure test, dye test, needed here. BUT... there's a complication. I've never used the name of this part before. Is it a T-junction? Cap adapter? Or like Autozone thought a "Coolant filler neck"?
Maybe the issue is none of those. Maybe its a hairline crack in the hose that's travelling down the piece below the radiator cap. Either way i'm going to get a better look at it tomorrow.
Do you guys have any guesses as to where the leak might be based on the photos or perhaps one of you had this exact same issue? Any DIY links you guys care to share?
I'm thinking it's the hose that's trying to trick me into replacing the coolant filler neck for no reason.
Jeep is a 2016 with 80k miles and the leak empties rhe reservoir every 3 to 4 weeks. No smell in the cabin with AC or Heater on. I'll get to the bottom of it and I'll update this thread once the leak has been stopped.
Thanks everyone
