2007 dodge nitro leaks antifreeze when engine isnt running

Asked by Mike4485mt Oct 24, 2018 at 05:58 PM about the 2007 Dodge Nitro

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2007 dodge nitro leaks anti freeze when engine
isnt running,stops once engine has started?

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Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago

The water pump creates suction on the coolant in the lower radiator hose while the engine is running. This could keep it from leaking, at least until pressure builds as the engine warms up. So take a good look at that lower hose while engine is off. Might just be a loose clamp but it may be rotting from the inside being eleven years old and exposed to a lot of heat and pressure.

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