Bottom of the radiator leak?
 

So, I noticed my car is leaking coolant. However, it appears to me that the coolant is gathered all around the bottom of the radiator. I see no trickle down source and no leaking tubes. Is this cause for radiator replacement?

Re: Bottom of the radiator leak?
 

It can collect there from seepage from many places, including the internal fins. The easiest way to find the source is to pressurize the system with a tester, or if youre careful.... get the engine hot and look for the leak after you shut it off.

Re: Bottom of the radiator leak?
 

How is your bottom hose?

Re: Bottom of the radiator leak?
 

the radiator can also leak from the two locator pins in the bottom tank if the pins have been cracked where they meet the tank.

-Bill

Re: Bottom of the radiator leak?
 

Bottom hose appears dirty but fine. Along the bottom of the radiator, it definitely looks like there is coolant collecting there. I can't tell from where though. It doesn't look like it's coming from the top, from the middle, or from a certain side. I just know it collects enough to make a small puddle under my car every time I park and it stops leaking after the pressure is out of the system (or at least it doesn't leak enough to drip).

The leaking started within the past week or so. The radiator appears to be fairly new. So, I'm not real sure.