Hey all, 2010 Jeep Wrangler appears to have a leak. There are places on fan where it’s a bit wet. There’s some splatter on hoses, components in this vicinity. There’s no overheating at all. There’s coolant in overflow tank but an inch or so below min. Last weekend I did add to max level after Jeep sat overnight. Whatever I added is gone and the level returned to where it was prior to adding coolant. I’ve attached pics. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Coolant leak
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There's a possibility some air was in the system when you topped it off and that may have resulted in the blow out.
If the reservoir level is where it usually remains, then I wouldn't mess with it. And if this occurred right after and probably only because you topped of the tank, I'm guessing the level was fine to begin with.
1. Clean the area of the coolant.
2. Mark your reservoir where the current level is and monitor it for a few days and check it occasionally as well as any signs of new leaks.
If the reservoir level is where it usually remains, then I wouldn't mess with it. And if this occurred right after and probably only because you topped of the tank, I'm guessing the level was fine to begin with.
1. Clean the area of the coolant.
2. Mark your reservoir where the current level is and monitor it for a few days and check it occasionally as well as any signs of new leaks.
My guess it would be the radiator, have you opened the hood while it's running to see if you can find a leak? Is it wet around your radiator cap or straight down from it? My cap was leaking and it was running down the side of the radiator.
I wouldn't just leave this. Clean it, get it dry, start it in the driveway and let it run. Just watch and see where it comes from. The fan and wind can blow it all over, but it could be the cap or radiator....that's where I'd start, and look at all the hoses. You do NOT want to just leave it in my opinion. If you add water to the overfill, I am not familiar with it blowing it around when you heat up the next time.
Did you open the radiator and check the level when it was cool?
Did you open the radiator and check the level when it was cool?
Once, my radiator cap worked its way loose. Thought my neighbors were messing with me, because I check my traps daily for mice under the hood ( can not lock the hood ). Nobody fessed up to the prank.
The notorious JK radiator leaks do not normally present this way, which is good. The advice you've gotten so far is solid. Post up your results, hope you find it quick.