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radiator fluid reservoir leak

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After a short trip about a cup of radiator fluid leaks out of my overflow reservoir.
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Does it 'leak' out, or simply come out thru the overflow tube? I found the same thing with my overflow tube; I finally figured out that the coolant liked a certain level in the top radiator tank, and if I filled it beyond this point, it would just expand and come out of the overflow tube.
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Re: radiator fluid reservoir leak

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You are right Bill, it comes out the tube/hose not 'leak" out.
I will patiently wait and see if that is the case.
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I just did not add any coolant for a few trips, and then checked the radiator level (when cool). It was at the same level each time I checked, so I determined that it was "full" at that level. No more problems! :)!
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As long as the overflow tank has coolant when the engine is cold, then the radiator
will be full.


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The radiator fluid seems to have stabilized.
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