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What to do if coolant leaks

2025-10-02 16:37:33 car

Title: What to do if coolant leaks? Hot topics and solutions on the entire network in the past 10 days

introduction:

Recently, the problem of automobile coolant leakage has become one of the hot topics on the Internet, especially in the high temperatures in summer, vehicle cooling system failures occur frequently. This article combines the hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out the causes of coolant leakage, emergency treatment methods and maintenance suggestions to help car owners quickly deal with such problems.

What to do if coolant leaks

1. Statistics of popular topics across the network (next to 10 days)

RankingTopic keywordsSearches (10,000 times)Main discussion platform
1Causes of coolant leakage45.2Autohome, Zhihu
2Emergency treatment methods38.7TikTok, Kuaishou
3Coolant brand recommendation22.4JD.com, Taobao
4Repair cost comparison18.9Meituan Car Maintenance, Tuhu

2. Common causes of coolant leakage

According to the analysis of the entire network data, coolant leakage is mainly caused by the following reasons:

Cause TypePercentageTypical Symptoms
Water tank damaged35%There is green/red liquid under the front of the car
Pipeline aging28%Leakage at the rubber pipe joint
Water pump failure20%An abnormal noise accompanied by leakage in the engine compartment
Failure of seal gasket17%Oil and water mixing (emulsification phenomenon)

3. Emergency treatment steps for coolant leakage

1.Stop and check now: When the instrument panel water temperature alarm or there are traces of coolant on the ground, the engine should be turned off.

2.Confirm the location of the leak: Open the engine cover and observe the water tank, water pipe, water pump and other parts (note high-temperature scalds).

3.Temporary remedies:

Leakage situationEmergency PlanThings to note
Small hole leakageUse cooling system leak prevention agentTemporary use only
Water pipe breaksWrapped with tape + plastic clothThe pipe needs to be replaced as soon as possible
A large number of leaksCall for road rescueNo further driving

4. Maintenance suggestions and cost reference

According to the data of mainstream car maintenance platforms, the maintenance costs vary greatly:

Repair ProjectOrdinary car model (yuan)Luxury car model (yuan)
Replace the water tank400-8001500-3000
Replace the water pump600-12002000-5000
All pipeline replacement800-15003000-8000

V. Preventive measures

1. Check the coolant level every 2 months (there should be between MIN-MAX when the truck is cold)

2. It is recommended to replace the coolant every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers.

3. Regularly clean insects and debris on the surface of the tank radiator

Conclusion:

Recent high temperatures have increased the attention to cooling system issues by 83% (data source: Baidu Index). When coolant leaks, keep calm and follow the steps to avoid serious engine damage. It is recommended that car owners carry 1L of original coolant with the car in case of emergency needs.

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