Does a coolant leak from the radiator mean........that a coolant change (either full flush or drain/refill) isn't really necessary?
I'm talking about a slow leak from the radiator. If you observe the coolant recovery tank, you'll see that it goes from high to low in about 1 months time. Normally, this would 3 to 4 months. There is a leak. You can see dried coolant "cake" on the radiator too.
I can have the radiator replaced for a "proper" fix but I'm thinking that maybe I would prefer to do nothing. The condition has been for years. I've simply refilled the coolant recovery tank. Over the course of 9 months, I will run through a full gallon of coolant.
So, essentially I have replaced 1 gallon of coolant every 9 months. This means the coolant is constantly being replenished with new liquid! New rust inhibitors!
Is my logic sound?
I'm talking about a slow leak from the radiator. If you observe the coolant recovery tank, you'll see that it goes from high to low in about 1 months time. Normally, this would 3 to 4 months. There is a leak. You can see dried coolant "cake" on the radiator too.
I can have the radiator replaced for a "proper" fix but I'm thinking that maybe I would prefer to do nothing. The condition has been for years. I've simply refilled the coolant recovery tank. Over the course of 9 months, I will run through a full gallon of coolant.
So, essentially I have replaced 1 gallon of coolant every 9 months. This means the coolant is constantly being replenished with new liquid! New rust inhibitors!
Is my logic sound?