Hi guys,

I have been having issues with my car since I drove across country. The problem occurs after being out driving in the hot sun for a while with the A/C on. During that time I notice my car's A/C not getting cold enough and then when I park, I hear a sizzling sound coming from the hood and coolant leaking out onto the ground or spraying out. I haven't found any leaks on the hoses but it always looks like it is coming from the reservoir cap. What could be causing this and what do you think I need to have replaced? I want to be informed with information before I go in to get it fixed.

Thanks!

 

If the reservoir is backing up, it's likely a headgasket issue. Take off your oil cap and look for whitish foam.

 

We did that and and no whitish foam. Normal. We keep refilling the coolant but it only leaks after the description I had mentioned in my first post.

 

New coolant cap maybe? Right coolant in there?