Kraaifontein @Water leaks

A water leak on your engine isn't a good sign, but it doesn't necessarily mean disaster there are a couple of possibilities, depending on the kind of water leak you're seeing: * ** coolant leak:** this is the most likely culprit engine coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze, and it circulates through your engine to keep it from overheating if you see coolant leaking, it could be from a number of places, including the radiator, hoses, water pump, or even a blown head gasket coolant is usually colored green, yellow, or orange here are some signs of a coolant leak: * ** low coolant level:** your car has a coolant reservoir, and the coolant level should stay pretty consistent if you notice it's low, that's a sign of a leak * ** overheating engine:** this is a serious problem that can damage your engine if your car is overheating and you see a coolant leak, pull over as soon as possible and let the engine cool down don't add coolant until the engine has cooled completely * ** sweet smell:** coolant has a sweet smell, so if you catch a whiff of that under the hood, it could be a sign of a leak * ** condensation:** this is especially common if you've just turned off your air conditioner your car's a c system removes moisture from the air, and that moisture condenses and drips out from under the car this is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about here's what you should do: * ** if you think it's a coolant leak:** don't drive your car! a coolant leak can lead to overheating, which can seriously damage your engine call a tow truck or have your car towed to a mechanic * ** if you think it's condensation:** there's nothing you need to do just keep an eye on your coolant level to make sure it's staying consistent here are our details se mechanical repairs address unit 5 43 connaught rd beaconvale monday friday 7:30 16:45 saturday 7:30 12:45 semechrepairs@gmail com you can find us on 079 776 9736 whats app facebook google