Cars can be very prone to coolant leaks, and it is one of the most common issues a driver may face with a vehicle. Coolant leaks can be a nightmare as often you don’t realise that you have one until it is too late, and your car starts to overheat.
During the summer months, the vehicle’s engine relies a lot upon the coolant system working to prevent it from overheating and this can very quickly become disrupted if there is a leak in the pipes or a damaged radiator. Radiators are often quite easy to damage. Often if you hit a bird or small animal on the road, you may find that it has damaged your radiator and caused it to leak.
If you suspect a leak then you need to investigate it, ideally before driving anywhere. Nine out of ten times, coolant leaks are easy to find because the coolant can be seen dripping or spraying from the affected area and if you park your car in your garage, there is often a tell tail sign on your garage floor. Some cars have a low level coolant warning light which will come on to tell you the car is running low. It is important to never ignore this light. If your car has a temperature gauge, then you should keep an eye on it and make sure it never rises above the normal into the red area.
If you suspect, you have a leak then the first thing you need to do is have a good look under the vehicle to see where the coolant is leaking from.