2009 dodge journey sxt 3.5 // leaking fluid
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2009 dodge journey sxt 3.5 // leaking fluid
Hello guys, I havent posted for help on this car since my prior issues have been resolved. One of them is coming back on a more serious note due to a prior issue.
My car used to overheat due to a reservoir tank gasket leak. Mechanic figured that out after several test. Since replacing the car hasnt overheated and ive monitored my coolant usisng an elm327. Coolant has remained between 197and 210 f.
My issue is that ive lost heat. Did a heater corw flush and heat came back. I this winter I lost heat again. I went to check my coolant level since I noticed the outlet pipe was luke warm.
I noticed my coolant level to be extremely low. At the very bottom of the tank. Inches below the cold fill line. About 4-5. I looked under the car after parking and noticed a trail of leaking coolant tracks. I looked all over the possible leaking hoses and pipes and didnt notice any leaks coming from the claps or hoses. I looked behind the passanger side tire where the water pump and belts would be, as well as the oil filter. I noticed coolant. Drilling along the oil filter. I was driving the car all day yesterday and at the same time I went to check the coolant I noticed the car developed a knock like sound. Like aliminum pipes clinking. It had a consistent pattern of about every 2 seconds.
Today I added fluid after letting the car cool down and if any leak had already dried to see if I spot new one. After letting the car warm up and burping I looked behind the passanger tire and this time I noticed a consistent flow of spillage. It wasnt oily. It wasnt coolant color (my car has had green coolant since before purchase) it wasnt green. It was brown and waterly. It wasnt coming from the front of the pump. I noticed it leaking from the back area dripping over the axe arm. I'm leaning towards the water pump since its that region. I'm unable to really see the angle and where this is coming from. I'm trying to get an opinion here and any help and advised. Please dont be rude and tell me to replace the car. Ive had it for 3 years and cant afford a new one. Is the knock sound bad or is it related to this issue.
My car used to overheat due to a reservoir tank gasket leak. Mechanic figured that out after several test. Since replacing the car hasnt overheated and ive monitored my coolant usisng an elm327. Coolant has remained between 197and 210 f.
My issue is that ive lost heat. Did a heater corw flush and heat came back. I this winter I lost heat again. I went to check my coolant level since I noticed the outlet pipe was luke warm.
I noticed my coolant level to be extremely low. At the very bottom of the tank. Inches below the cold fill line. About 4-5. I looked under the car after parking and noticed a trail of leaking coolant tracks. I looked all over the possible leaking hoses and pipes and didnt notice any leaks coming from the claps or hoses. I looked behind the passanger side tire where the water pump and belts would be, as well as the oil filter. I noticed coolant. Drilling along the oil filter. I was driving the car all day yesterday and at the same time I went to check the coolant I noticed the car developed a knock like sound. Like aliminum pipes clinking. It had a consistent pattern of about every 2 seconds.
Today I added fluid after letting the car cool down and if any leak had already dried to see if I spot new one. After letting the car warm up and burping I looked behind the passanger tire and this time I noticed a consistent flow of spillage. It wasnt oily. It wasnt coolant color (my car has had green coolant since before purchase) it wasnt green. It was brown and waterly. It wasnt coming from the front of the pump. I noticed it leaking from the back area dripping over the axe arm. I'm leaning towards the water pump since its that region. I'm unable to really see the angle and where this is coming from. I'm trying to get an opinion here and any help and advised. Please dont be rude and tell me to replace the car. Ive had it for 3 years and cant afford a new one. Is the knock sound bad or is it related to this issue.