I have a 2001 dodge stratus coupe SE.......just last night I noticed my temperture gauge go up to hot. and I looked under the hood and I see some coolant leakage, i have no clue where its coming from but I dont have any steam or anything...About 4 months ago I changed the radiator and thermostat.....I wonder what it could be? A hose? Hopefully its not the engine or anything.....I lov my car and its been good to me.....it has 103000 miles on it and hasnt given me any major problems.......however it does hesitate a lil bit when accelerating.....any suggestions?

 

Is it a steady leak with the engine off or only when the engine is running?

 

THE GAUGE GOES UP WHEN THE CAR HAS RUN FOR AWHILE (10-15 MINS)......AND THE COOLANT LEAK IS COMING FROM SOMEWHERE UP IN THERE. WHO KNOWS WHERE? I JUST DONT WANT TO DAMAGE ANYTHING

 

well you can go to your local parts store and you can buy a dye to put in your system and u will need a UV light to see it i think ( i have never used the dye so i don't know if u need the ligh or not) using that dye will help you find where the problem is.

 

sounds like it's time to replace the coolant hoses if you have not done so yet. this also includes the heater core hoses that go into the cabin. if all your hoses are good it might be the water pump going bad. just keep some coolant/water on hand (if the leaks not too bad) and keep the coolant topped off till you find the problem. good luck.