Posted on 9/18/2024
Why Is My Car Leaking? Radiator Hose Hey there, Stacey here from Wayside Garage in Seaside, California! Today, we’re tackling a common car issue that could sneak up on you—a fluid leak. Specifically, we're diving into cooling system leaks, which can lead to bigger problems if not addressed. What We Found on This 2014 Hybrid C-Max One of our recent customers brought in a 2014 Hybrid C-Max with a mysterious fluid leak. After a thorough inspection, we found two leaks, but today we'll focus on the cooling system. We discovered that the radiator hoses, particularly the lower hose, were leaking. The Importance of Your Radiator Hoses Radiator hoses aren’t just small pieces of rubber. In this case, the lower radiator hose assembly was the culprit, and you can’t simply replace a section—it’s an all-in-one deal. Given the vehicle's age and ... read more