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Anyone know what this plastic pipe/tube is? occasionally i see a small drip or two. I believe its attached to the radiator. The fluid has a redish tint to it. Please see attached pic.
That's the radiator drain tube. There is a **** o the back of the radiator where the tube begins that you turn to open up the tube so you can drain the coolant.
if the car is left parked overnight i get enough drops that cover the size of a quarter. Do i need to be concerned? is this normal? im assuming its red because the coolant is red????
It could be a concern over time. The rubber seal that's on the **** is probably worn out and with the cold temps making everything contract it is letting a very small amount of fluid get by. Try to tighten the **** but be very careful since it's probably very brittle after all these years.
It could be a concern over time. The rubber seal that's on the **** is probably worn out and with the cold temps making everything contract it is letting a very small amount of fluid get by. Try to tighten the **** but be very careful since it's probably very brittle after all these years.
Yeah, he just needs a new seal. I bought one for my lexus a few months ago, just before I bought a new radiator, so now I have a spare.
02-14-16, 08:23 AM
Help identifiying source of fluid leak
