coolant leak
Antifreeze escaping somewhere
A coolant leak is an unwanted escape of fluid from a cooling system, most often in vehicles where antifreeze seeps from hoses, radiators, or gaskets.
The term applies to any system using liquid coolant: The mechanic found a coolant leak near the water pump.
A sweet smell or puddle under a parked car often signals a coolant leak.
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- water pumpDevice circulating liquid mechanically
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- puddleShallow collected rainwater
- dripLiquid falling slowly
overheat · hose · head gasket · garage · floor · stain · steam · hood · engine · sweet smell · sweet · smell · green · fluid · mechanic · warning · light · temperature gauge
- car problemsflat tire, dead battery, engine light, check engine, brake failure
- car troublesflat tire, dead battery, breakdown, overheating, stalling
- fridge problemsfreezer burn, ice buildup, food spoilage, temperature fluctuation, broken seal
- leaksseepage, drip, drips, trickle, ooze
- toxic spillschemical spill, oil spill, acid spill, fuel spill, tanker spill
- spills and leaksoil spill, chemical spill, fuel spill, coffee spill, wine spill
system integrity
coolant leaksealed system
Enclosure preventing external exchange
watertight seal · airtight seal · closed loop · secure connection · tight seal
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