about 3 weeks ago posted something bout my radiator leaking. the day it leaked, it was coming from the bottom. the mecchanic told me it was cracked. i went away for a week n then when i came back i didnt noticed a leak anymore. i smell the anit-freeze buring off the raditor. it is definitly cracked. but my questrion is how come it is not leakin bad like the 1st day it happend. how does it leak one day alot and then barely after that???? iv been driving the car for 3 weeks and barely noitice my anti-freeze level go down.

thanks for the advice.

98 accord ex
132k 5 spd

 

Honestly, I wouldn't worry aboout why it was leaking one day and not another. Just replace it.

I got an OEM one for my Prelude for $128 shipped to me. Not difficult to install either.

Good luck.

 

get a metal radiator instead of the stock plastic piece of crap.

 

just go buy a oem koyo radiator i get them for less then a hundred bucks why chance your radiator blowing and overheating your car

 

The radiator is not pressurized, (check by squeezing a hose) and/or the fluid has fallen lower than the crack/leak. You say you still smell antifreeze which makes sense as you are sensing the vapors now and not seeing dribbles. Keep driving and you will run all the fluid out and ruin the engine.
My rule was to fix a radiator once then replace it at second leak. I think that is still reasonable for all metal radiators but certainly not plastic ones. Take the general consensus opinion and replace it asap. All metal is the best way to go.
later, slater

 

THANKS, I GOTTA REPLACE IT, THIS WEEK I DONT WANA MESS WITH IT ANY MORE

 

Yes - don't waste your time - just put a new one in. Get an aftermarket - those usually have a Lifetime warranty.