i have a d16y7 in my hatchy. ever since i put on my short ram the tempature in my car seem to got higher.. it gets pretty hot now. its almost half way now on the needle.. every time i check the top of my radiator i find the coolant that leakd on it.. my water resevoir is also always empty every other dayy or so.. is it possibly leaking? will my car over heat soon? do i need a new radiator? or should i jus get everything flushd out and see what happens? any help appreciated

 

if coolant is leaking on top of the radiator, i would say your radiator cap isnt sealing properly.

 

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If it's leaking out of the overflow then you have other problems...

 

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hahah.. my cap is seald properly.. its just that one hose that connects to the radiator.. i think it might be coming out of that.. not sure tho

 

Well the fact that anti freeze is leaking externally is good thing.
As opposed to blowing out your exhaust.

For starts I would let the engine idle, topping off the coolant, and
allowing the engine to reach operating temperature.

Sit back watch and smell around for the leak.
Remember leaking coolant on a hot surface is gonna steam and make it
obvious where it is exactly coming from.