What to Do if Your Car Is Leaking Coolant
It can be alarming when you spot a leak dripping from your car. What does it mean? How soon do I need to get it repaired?
A car leak can point to anything from windshield wiper fluid to more severe threats like a loss of brake fluid. Coolant leaks happen to fall on the severe side of the car fluid spectrum. In fact, one of the top causes of engine damage is coolant leaks.
So what should you do if you spot a coolant leaking?
What Is Coolant?
Coolant is critical in preventing your engine cooling system from overheating during summer. Your vehicle’s engine heats up as you drive, so without the proper coolant level, an engine will get too hot. And if you ignore the leak, it can lead to worse problems for your car’s engine down the road.