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Radiator leak?

ThunderVZ0410

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So I've just noticed some coolant on the side of my radiator, this hasn't always been there and has only appeared recently as I changed the coolant no long ago.

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Does this indicate my radiator is on its way out and needs to be replaced?
 

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So I've just noticed some coolant on the side of my radiator, this hasn't always been there and has only appeared recently as I changed the coolant no long ago.

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Does this indicate my radiator is on its way out and needs to be replaced?

NO not necessarily. Some may have simply been spilled when re-filling. Suggest you go to an Automotive Cooling Specialist and get them to pressure test the system for you. Only really way to identify leakage problems unless you happen to find a spot that coolant is just pouring out. Good luck.
 

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Have you seen any spills or stains on the ground beneath your car? If not it may simply be a spillage when refilling as Benboy said.
 

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clean off with hose and check twice a day for a couple of days to make sure (cheaper option), or as above
 

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I'll give it a clean tomorrow but I don't think it's from spillag, am I able to pick up a radiator bleed screw from anywhere aswell? Mine has broken in half..
 
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