Is this normal??

495

Asked by Howlett Sep 07, 2014 at 09:33 PM about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring JX Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

For the last like month or so i have noticed that my car has
been getting smoky from under the intake manifold, it only
happens when hot is this a problem also i am noticing my
raidiator dripping (again only while hot) the temp gauge
reads low temps so what i wonder is if this is normal or
signs of serious problems?

3 Answers

63,145

No it's not normal. The radiator shouldn't drip under any circumstances. How much coolant are you adding? How is the oil level? The smoking is most likely engine oil. Any CEL's on the dashboard?

495

My fluids are full all of them and i check on them daily, as for the CEL it is on but i was told that was due to a vriken vacuum line connected to the egr valuve

63,145

Well if the fluid level of everything is ok then just keep your eye on them. The smoke is most likely engine oil. The fluid under the radiator is most likely coolant. As for the vacuum line. Get it replaced when you can. One last thing. The CEL can tell you about more than just one problem. Have it read.

Your Answer:

Sebring

Looking for a Used Sebring in your area?

CarGurus has 38 nationwide Sebring listings starting at $4,500.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Sparky222
    Reputation
    4,970
  • #2
    ces13
    Reputation
    2,860
  • #3
    C Daigle
    Reputation
    2,770
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,258 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 15,103 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Corvette
28 Great Deals out of 1,058 listings starting at $15,871
Used Chevrolet Malibu
54 Great Deals out of 1,151 listings starting at $1,295
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
195 Great Deals out of 5,967 listings starting at $2,975
Used Nissan Frontier
20 Great Deals out of 879 listings starting at $5,998
Used Chrysler Town & Country
108 listings starting at $4,990
Used Volkswagen Beetle
7 Great Deals out of 146 listings starting at $712

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.