How to Deal with Low Coolant Level in the Vehicle Radiator?

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McSawyer
07/29/25 8:57pm
Solutions for low coolant level in the vehicle radiator are as follows: 1. If it's a pipe leak, go to a repair shop to patch it up or replace the pipe. 2. If the oil cooler sealing ring is damaged or has pinholes, the sealing ring needs to be replaced. 3. If the radiator cap is not sealing tightly, try resealing it. If it still doesn't seal properly, go to a repair shop to replace it. The reasons for low coolant level in the vehicle radiator are as follows: 1. Leakage from pipe joints or the pipe itself—replace the pipe or reinforce the seal. 2. Cracks in the cylinder block, or a loose or damaged cylinder head gasket, causing coolant leakage. 3. Damaged or pinhole-prone oil cooler sealing ring, leading to coolant leakage. 4. The radiator cap is not sealing tightly. 5. Leakage from the heater radiator. 6. Leakage from the three-way connector.
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