Why does the Spark's radiator leak and the engine keep stalling?

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AdrianaLynn
07/29/25 9:39pm
The reasons for the Spark's radiator leaking and frequent engine stalling: 1. The radiator cap is not fully fastened; 2. The radiator itself has quality issues; 3. Serious leakage occurs in the radiator cooling pipes; 4. The radiator is not securely fixed, causing it to shake when the car bumps, leading to partial cracks and water seepage or leakage; 5. The water pump's water seal is worn. The Spark is a new model in the Chevrolet Spark car series, with a body length, width, and height of 3545mm, 1495mm, and 1523mm respectively. The Spark is equipped with a PTEC engine developed by General Motors' global engine platform specifically for small-displacement vehicles, featuring high power, low fuel consumption, and high quality.
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